considerar
/konsideˈɾaɾ/
To consider in Spanish is considerar.
The verb considerar is used to express the idea of thinking about something seriously. Depending on your specific nuance, you might also use the expression tener en mente to mean 'to have in mind'.
Meaning: think about seriously (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
considerar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense. Its gerund form is considerando. If you need to use the third-person singular preterite to say 'he/she/it considered', use consideró. The related noun form is consideración, which means 'consideration'.
How do you pronounce it?
/konsideˈɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The English word 'consider' and the Spanish considerar share the same Latin ancestor, cōnsīderāre, which originally referred to examining the stars with a 'sieve' (sidus) to predict the future.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if a person is described as una persona de gran consideración, it does not mean they think a lot, but rather that they are a person of high social standing or prestige.
- While English uses 'consider' to mean 'think about', in Spanish, using considerar when talking about people can sometimes sound like you are judging their character rather than their ideas.
Examples in context
- Esto es algo a considerar.This is something to consider.This sentence shows how to use considerar to describe something worthy of thought.Tatoeba #1704734 by marcelostockle, translation #1702324 by Spamster
- ¿Al menos consideraría mi plan?Would you at least consider my plan?This sentence uses considerar to ask if someone would be willing to think about a plan.Tatoeba #1993188 by marcelostockle, translation #1886429 by CK
- ¿Considerarías comprar mi casa?Would you consider buying my house?This sentence uses considerar to ask if someone would think about a potential purchase.Tatoeba #3180443 by cueyayotl, translation #10817042 by Luornu
- Por favor, tenga en cuenta mis comentarios antes de tomar una decisión finalPlease consider my comments before making a final decision
- Es importante considerar todos los aspectos antes de tomar una decisiónIt is important to consider all aspects before making a decision
- Le insto a reflexionar sobre las consecuencias antes de tomar una decisión precipitadaI urge you to consider the consequences before making a hasty decision
- Deberías pensar en las consecuencias antes de actuarYou should consider the consequences before acting
- Ten en mente que esto podría afectar tu reputaciónKeep in mind that this could affect your reputation
- Debes tomar en cuenta las opiniones de los demásYou should consider the opinions of others
- Antes de tomar una decisión importante, debes tener en cuenta todas las implicaciones.Before making an important decision, you should consider all the implications.
- Siempre debemos reflexionar sobre nuestros actos antes de proceder.We should always consider our actions before proceeding.
- Me parece que deberías pensar en las consecuencias antes de hacer eso.I think you should think about the consequences before doing that.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a new job offer.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿vas a considerar la oferta de trabajo?Daniel, are you going to consider the job offer?
- DanielNecesito tiempo para considerar los detalles.I need time to consider the details.
- ElenaEs una gran oportunidad para ti.It is a great opportunity for you.
- DanielLo sé, lo voy a considerar.I know, I am going to consider it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “consider” translations and entries considerar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries considerar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
