considerar
verb
1. consider, regard + a + persona + adjetivo/sustantivo
have an opinion about someone or something
Common combinations
- considerar importante — consider important
- considerar necesario — consider necessary
- considerar un error — consider a mistake
- Todos consideran a Ana muy inteligente.Everyone considers Ana very intelligent.
- Lo consideran un buen líder.They regard him as a good leader.
- Mi familia me considera responsable.My family considers me responsible.
2. take into account, consider
include something when making a decision
Common combinations
- considerar las consecuencias — consider the consequences
- considerar los riesgos — consider the risks
- considerar una posibilidad — consider a possibility
- Debemos considerar todos los riesgos.We must consider all the risks.
- El juez consideró las pruebas.The judge considered the evidence.
- Hay que considerar el precio antes de comprar.You have to consider the price before buying.
3. consider, contemplate + infinitivo
think about a possibility or plan
Common combinations
- considerar una opción — consider an option
- considerar un cambio — consider a change
- considerar la posibilidad — consider the possibility
- Estoy considerando cambiar de trabajo.I am considering changing jobs.
- La empresa considera abrir una nueva tienda.The company is considering opening a new store.
- ¿Has considerado pedir ayuda?Have you considered asking for help?
4. consider, believe + que
judge something to be true or right
Common combinations
- considerar que es importante — consider that it is important
- considerar que es suficiente — consider that it is sufficient
- considerar que es injusto — consider that it is unfair
- Considero que esta decisión es correcta.I consider this decision correct.
- El médico considera que el paciente está mejor.The doctor considers that the patient is better.
- Muchos consideran que la medida es injusta.Many consider the measure unfair.
Same root
consideraciónconsiderableconsiderado