Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
considerar
Pronunciation
IPA/konsiðeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbconsider
Example
No considero eso una buena idea.
I don't consider that a good idea.
More examples
No debes considerar solo el precio.
You should not consider only the price.
Core concept
A balance scale weighing two items.
Common phrases
considerar necesario
consider necessary
considerar una opción
consider an option
considerar la posibilidad de
consider the possibility of
Similar words
pensar: Forms and organizes thoughts inside the mind.
creer: Accepts something as true or certain.
opinar: States a personal opinion in words.
valorar: Assesses something's value or importance.
Definition in Spanish
Tener en cuenta o valorar algo o a alguien, y también juzgarlo o atribuirle una cualidad o categoría.
Word origin
From Latin considerare (con- 'with' + sidus 'star'), originally 'observe the stars,' which extended to 'think carefully' and then to 'evaluate'.
Usage tips
- Considerar is used when expressing an assessment or labeling someone or something (often with considerar + noun or considerar que + clause), while casual opinions commonly use pensar or creer.
Other meanings
- regard asverb
- evaluateverb
Opposites
- desestimardismissverb
Related words
- reconsideraciónreconsiderationnoun
- considerableconsiderableadjective
- considerablementeconsiderablyadverb