considerar
to consider
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
To think carefully about something, or to regard something in a particular way
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verb suffix
Considerar means to consider and is a direct cognate of the English word.
considerar
to consider, to weigh
To fix your mind on something and think it over carefully.
Tienes que considerar todas las opciones antes de decidirYou have to consider all the options before deciding
Debo considerar lo bueno y lo malo antes de aceptar la ofertaI need to weigh the pros and cons before accepting the offer
to consider, to think (to regard as)
To consider something as being a certain way — forming an opinion about it.
Lo consideran el mejor jugador del equipoThey consider him the best player on the team
Considero que esa decisión fue un errorI think that decision was a mistake
to take into account, to think about (to bear in mind)
To consider something means to keep it in mind when making a decision.
Hay que considerar el tráfico si quieres llegar a tiempoYou have to take into account the traffic if you want to arrive on time
No consideraron los costos adicionales del proyectoThey didn't think about the additional costs of the project
to show consideration for, to respect (to show respect for)
To consider someone means to treat them with regard and respect — the same idea as "being considerate" in English.
Siempre hay que considerar los sentimientos de los demásYou should always show consideration for other people's feelings
Nunca me consideraron como parte del equipoThey never respected me as part of the team
considerarse
to consider oneself, to see oneself
To consider yourself a certain way — the reflexive simply turns the judgment inward.
Se considera una persona muy pacienteShe considers herself a very patient person
No me considero un experto en el temaI don't see myself as an expert on the subject