Reconsiderar (en. Reconsider)

/rekon-si-de-'rar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To evaluate a decision or viewpoint again.
I am going to reconsider my decision to move to another city.
Voy a reconsiderar mi decisión de mudarme a otra ciudad.
To take into account new evidence or arguments before reaching a conclusion.
It is important to reconsider the matter after hearing new opinions.
Es importante reconsiderar el asunto después de escuchar nuevas opiniones.
To ponder the possibility of changing one's mind or action.
She decided to reconsider her position on the project.
Ella decidió reconsiderar su postura sobre el proyecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reconsiderare', which means 'to consider again.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

reconsider a decision
To think again about a decision made.
reconsiderar una decisión
reconsider an opinion
To reevaluate a previous viewpoint.
reconsiderar una opinión
reconsider a project
To reassess the aspects of a project.
reconsiderar un proyecto

Related Words

consider
To take something into account carefully.
considerar
evaluate
To determine the value or quality of something.
evaluar
analyze
To break down into parts to understand a whole.
analizar

Slang Meanings

To review a previous idea.
I’m going to think about that, maybe I’ll reconsider it.
Voy a darle una vuelta a eso, quizás lo reconsidero.
To change plans.
Maybe I’ll reconsider going to the party if it doesn’t rain.
Tal vez reconsidero ir a la fiesta si no llueve.