Considerable (en. Considerable)

/konsiˈðeɾaβle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has great quantity or importance.
There has been a considerable increase in sales this month.
Ha habido un aumento considerable en las ventas este mes.
That can be appreciated or noticed.
The effort he made was considerable.
El esfuerzo que hizo fue considerable.
That deserves attention or consideration.
It is a considerable problem that we must solve soon.
Es un problema considerable que debemos resolver pronto.

Etymology

From Latin 'considerabilis', which means 'that can be considered'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a considerable amount
A large quantity of something.
una cantidad considerable
of considerable size
That is large in dimensions.
de considerable tamaño
considerable effort
A noteworthy or significant effort.
considerable esfuerzo

Related Words

consider
To take something into account when forming an opinion.
considerar
consideration
Act of considering something.
consideración

Slang Meanings

Something very large or impressive in an informal context.
That car is considerable, look how it shines!
Ese coche es considerable, ¡mira cómo brilla!
Refers to an important impact, often used in casual conversations.
Climate change is a considerable issue nowadays.
El cambio climático es un tema considerable hoy en día.