reconsiderar
“reconsiderar” means “to reconsider” in Spanish (to think about something again to change a decision).
to reconsiderAlso: to rethink
📝 In Action
Por favor, reconsidera tu decisión.
A2Please, reconsider your decision.
Estamos reconsiderando los planes de viaje para el próximo año.
B1We are reconsidering the travel plans for next year.
El director tuvo que reconsiderar su postura después de la reunión.
B2The director had to reconsider his stance after the meeting.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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Quick Quiz: reconsiderar
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How would you say 'I reconsider the plan' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 're-' (again) and 'considerare' (to examine or look at closely). It originally referred to looking at the stars to make a judgment.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reconsiderar' a formal word?
It is neutral but leans slightly formal. You can use it with friends, but it is very common in business and legal contexts.
Can I use 'reconsiderar' if I'm just thinking about something for the first time?
No, the 're-' part means you already thought about it or made a decision once, and now you are looking at it again.
Are the conjugations of 'reconsiderar' difficult?
Not at all! It follows the exact same pattern as the word 'hablar' or 'caminar'. If you know how to conjugate basic -ar verbs, you already know this one.