Spanish Conversation · Level 84
60 words
Spanish word
reconsiderar
Pronunciation
IPA/rekonsiðeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreconsider
Example
Voy a reconsiderar mi decisión.
I'm going to reconsider my decision.
More examples
Debemos reconsiderar nuestros planes.
We should reconsider our plans.
Core concept
A person pausing and mentally weighing a choice again.
Common phrases
reconsiderar una decisión
reconsider a decision
reconsiderar nuestros planes
reconsider our plans
Similar words
repensar: Rethinks a plan or idea in the mind to consider changing an earlier view.
pensar: Engages mentally with a subject to form or organize thoughts and opinions.
dudar: Experiences doubt about the truth or certainty of something and hesitates to choose.
revisar: Reviews content or items closely to confirm accuracy and find errors.
Definition in Spanish
Pensar otra vez sobre algo ya decidido o dicho para revisar su validez o cambiarlo.
Word origin
From Latin re- 'again' + considerare 'to examine carefully', so it means to consider something again.
Usage tips
- Often used with decisions or judgments and commonly takes a direct object or an infinitive, for example reconsiderar una decisión or reconsiderar hacerlo.