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How to Say "i consider" in Spanish

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considero

/kon-si-D EH -ro//konsiˈðeɾo/

VerbA2General
Use 'considero' when you are expressing your opinion or belief about something.
A thoughtful person sitting alone, holding their chin, with a bright lightbulb appearing above their head, symbolizing an emerging opinion.

Examples

Considero que la puntualidad es muy importante.

I consider that punctuality is very important.

Yo considero a mi jefe un buen líder.

I consider my boss a good leader.

Si considero que es necesario, te llamo mañana.

If I consider it necessary, I'll call you tomorrow.

Expressing Opinion

When you use 'considero' to state a fact or your firm belief, the verb that follows usually stays in the normal present tense (the indicative mood). Example: 'Considero que tú eres inteligente.'

miro

MEE-roh/ˈmi.ɾo/

VerbA1Informal
Use 'miro' in a figurative sense when 'considering' is closer to 'looking at' or 'observing' options or something visually.
A storybook illustration showing a simplified figure intently gazing upward at a bright red balloon floating in the sky.

Examples

Miro la televisión todas las noches.

I watch television every night.

Miro el reloj para ver si llego tarde.

I look at the clock to see if I'm late.

Miro a mis hijos jugar en el parque.

I watch my children play in the park.

Using 'a' for People

When you look at a person or a pet, you must use the word 'a' right before them. For example: 'Miro a María' (I look at Maria).

Action vs. Perception

Remember 'mirar' is an active choice (I look/I watch). Use 'ver' (to see) when the action is passive, like when something simply enters your field of vision.

Missing the 'at'

Mistake: “Miro la persona.”

Correction: Miro a la persona. The 'a' is needed before a specific person or animal.

Opinion vs. Looking

Learners often confuse 'considero' (to hold an opinion) with verbs like 'miro' (to look/watch). Remember that 'considero' is for your thoughts and beliefs, while 'miro' is for visual observation or figurative looking at options.

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