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How to Say "consideration" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “consideration” is “consideración” — use 'consideración' when you mean being thoughtful and mindful of others' feelings or needs, or when you are carefully thinking about a proposal or idea..

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consideración

nounB1/B2
Use 'consideración' when you mean being thoughtful and mindful of others' feelings or needs, or when you are carefully thinking about a proposal or idea.

Examples

Ten un poco de consideración con tus vecinos y no hagas ruido.

Have a little consideration for your neighbors and don't make noise.

respeto

/rres-PEH-toh//reˈspeto/

nounA2
Choose 'respeto' when 'consideration' specifically implies showing deep admiration or deference, particularly towards people.
A storybook illustration showing a young child respectfully offering a single red flower to an elderly woman, symbolizing admiration and high regard.

Examples

Tengo un gran respeto por mis maestros.

I have great respect for my teachers.

Es importante mostrar respeto a las personas mayores.

It's important to show respect to elderly people.

Actuó con respeto y profesionalismo.

He acted with respect and professionalism.

Using 'por' or 'a'

You can say you have respect 'por' (for) or 'a' (to) someone. Both are common and mean the same thing. 'Tengo respeto por mi jefe' and 'Tengo respeto a mi jefe' are both correct.

Forgetting the Gender

Mistake: “La respeto que siento es grande.”

Correction: 'Respeto' is a masculine word, so you should always use 'el'. The correct way is: 'El respeto que siento es grande.'

vueltas

BWEL-tahs/bwel.tas/

nounC1informal
Use 'vueltas' in the phrase 'darle vueltas a algo' when you mean to overthink or mentally go over something repeatedly without reaching a conclusion.
A person sitting calmly at a small table, resting their chin on their hand, looking thoughtful and contemplative.

Examples

No le des tantas vueltas al asunto; es muy simple.

Don't overthink the matter so much; it's very simple.

El político se anda con muchas vueltas y nunca dice la verdad.

The politician beats around the bush a lot and never tells the truth.

Mental 'Dar'

When used figuratively, 'darle vueltas' means your mind is repeatedly going over an idea, similar to how a physical object spins.

mientes

MEE-en-tes/ˈmjen̪t̪es/

noun (plural)C1
Use 'mientes' exclusively within the idiom 'tener en mientes', which means to keep something in mind or to bear something in mind.
Three stylized human head profiles lined up, each with a different symbolic thought bubble (a lightbulb, a music note, and a geometric shape) floating above it, representing multiple minds.

Examples

Tenga en mientes que la fecha límite es mañana.

Bear in mind that the deadline is tomorrow.

Tenga en **mientes** que la fecha límite es mañana.

Bear in mind that the deadline is tomorrow.

Es importante tener en **mientes** la seguridad de todos.

It is important to keep everyone's safety in mind.

Fixed Phrase Usage

This noun form is almost always encountered as part of the fixed phrase 'tener en mientes', meaning 'to remember' or 'to consider'. Do not try to use it as a standalone plural noun for 'mind' (use 'mentes').

Mixing the Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Él mientes (He minds).”

Correction: This is incorrect. The verb 'mientes' means 'you lie'. If you need the noun, stick to the fixed phrase 'tener en mientes'.

Distinguishing 'consideración' from 'respeto'

Learners often confuse 'consideración' and 'respeto'. Remember that 'consideración' is broader, covering general thoughtfulness and mental deliberation. 'Respeto' is more specific, implying admiration or high regard, usually for a person.

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