Considera (en. Consider)
/kon.si.ˈde.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To form an opinion or judgment about something.
She considers it important to study.
Ella considera que es importante estudiar.
To take into account a situation or a fact.
Experts consider that the economy will improve.
Los expertos consideran que la economía mejorará.
To look at or examine an idea or proposal carefully.
The director considers several options before making a decision.
El director considera varias opciones antes de tomar una decisión.
To estimate or calculate something in a certain way.
It is considered that this exercise is very easy.
Se considera que este ejercicio es muy fácil.
Etymology
From Latin 'considerare', which means to examine carefully.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to consider that
To agree or share an opinion about something.
considerar que
to consider an option
To evaluate an alternative among several.
considerar una opción
not to consider
To ignore or not take something into account.
no considerar
Related Words
consideration
The act of thinking about something or someone before acting.
consideración
considerable
Something that is worthy of attention or has importance.
considerable
Slang Meanings
To ponder a topic informally.
I am going to consider this calmly.
Voy a considerar esto con calma.
To take a matter as a joke.
Consider that a joke.
Considera eso como una broma.