Considerar (en. Consider)

/konsideˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take something into account in the evaluation process.

It is important to consider all options before deciding.

Es importante considerar todas las opciones antes de decidir.

To form a judgment about something after reflecting.

You should consider the consequences of your actions.

Debes considerar las consecuencias de tus acciones.

To observe attentively or to think carefully about something.

I am going to consider your proposal carefully.

Voy a considerar tu propuesta con calma.

From the Latin 'considerare', which means 'to look attentively'.

to consider seriously

To take into account with attention and respect.

considerar seriamente

to consider someone

To take into account the needs or feelings of another person.

considerar a alguien

not to consider

Not to take something or someone into account.

no considerar

consideration

The action of considering; attention or respect towards something.

consideración

considered

One who acts with attention and thoughtfulness.

considerado

To think a lot about something (informal).

I was considering all night what to do.

Estuve considerando toda la noche qué hacer.

To evaluate superficially (colloquial).

I only considered it superficially, I didn't delve deeper.

Solo lo consideré por encima, no profundicé.