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What is Considerar ? The Verb for Careful Consideration Mastering the Spanish verb considerar is essential for expressing careful thought, evaluation, and regard. This verb implies a process of reflection before forming an opinion or making a decision, making it crucial for formal and professional communication.
Key Takeaways:
Primary Meaning: To consider, to regard, to deem.Key Use: Expressing careful thought, evaluation, or regarding someone/something in a certain way.Must-Know Conjugation: Considero que... (I consider that…).Grammar Tip: It is a regular -ar verb, making its conjugation predictable.Common Structure: Considerar que (to consider that), Considerar + inf. (to consider doing something).
Complete Considerar Conjugation: The Essential Tenses Present Tense Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation Example Yo considero Considero que es el mejor camino a seguir. (I consider it the best path to follow.)Tú consideras ¿Consideras necesario cambiar las reglas? (Do you consider it necessary to change the rules?) Él/Ella/Usted considera El jurado considera la propuesta. (The jury is considering the proposal.) Nosotros consideramos Consideramos importante la honestidad. (We consider honesty important.)Vosotros consideráis ¿Consideráis justa esta decisión? (Do you consider this decision fair?) Ellos/Ustedes consideran Los expertos consideran el riesgo mínimo. (The experts consider the risk minimal.)
Past Tenses: Preterite vs. Imperfect Preterite Tense Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation Example Yo consideré Consideré todas las opciones antes de decidir. (I considered all the options before deciding.)Tú consideraste Consideraste mi oferta seriamente. (You considered my offer seriously.)Él/Ella/Usted consideró La empresa consideró necesario el cambio. (The company considered the change necessary.) Nosotros consideramos Consideramos tu solicitud ayer. (We considered your application yesterday.)Vosotros considerasteis Considerasteis irnos temprano. (You all considered leaving early.)Ellos/Ustedes consideraron Consideraron el proyecto viable. (They considered the project viable.)
Imperfect Tense Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation Example Yo consideraba Siempre consideraba las consecuencias. (I always used to consider the consequences.) Tú considerabas Cuando eras niño, considerabas a tu profesor un héroe. (When you were a child, you considered your teacher a hero.) Él/Ella/Usted consideraba Ella consideraba la posibilidad de estudiar abroad. (She was considering the possibility of studying abroad.) Nosotros considerábamos Considerábamos mudarnos cada año. (We were considering moving every year.)Vosotros considerabais Considerabais diferentes estrategias. (You all were considering different strategies.)Ellos/Ustedes consideraban Consideraban el asunto de suma importancia. (They considered the matter of utmost importance.)
Future Tense Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation Example Yo consideraré Consideraré tu propuesta la próxima semana. (I will consider your proposal next week.)Tú considerarás Considerarás otras alternativas. (You will consider other alternatives.)Él/Ella/Usted considerará El comité considerará la solicitud. (The committee will consider the application.) Nosotros consideraremos Consideraremos todos los factores. (We will consider all the factors.)Vosotros consideraréis Consideraréis las implicaciones. (You all will consider the implications.)Ellos/Ustedes considerarán Considerarán necesario tomar medidas. (They will consider it necessary to take measures.)
Present Subjunctive Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation Example Yo considere Es importante que yo considere todas las opciones. (It’s important that I consider all the options.) Tú consideres Quiero que consideres esta oportunidad. (I want you to consider this opportunity.) Él/Ella/Usted considere Espero que el director considere mi solicitud. (I hope the director considers my request.) Nosotros consideremos Es necesario que consideremos los pros y los contras. (It’s necessary that we consider the pros and cons.) Vosotros consideréis Prefiero que consideréis bien la decisión. (I prefer that you all consider the decision carefully.) Ellos/Ustedes consideren Dudo que consideren cambiar de opinión. (I doubt they will consider changing their mind.)
Imperative (Command) Conjugation Pronoun Conjugation (Affirmative) Example Tú considera ¡Considera todas las posibilidades! (Consider all the possibilities!)Usted considere ¡Considere esta propuesta formalmente! (Consider this proposal formally!)Nosotros consideremos ¡Consideremos otras opciones! (Let’s consider other options!)Vosotros considerad ¡Considerad las consecuencias! (Consider the consequences!)Ustedes consideren ¡Consideren este asunto urgente! (Consider this matter urgent!)
Verbals: Gerund & Infinitive Form Spanish Example Gerund considerando Estoy considerando tu oferta de trabajo. (I am considering your job offer.) Infinitive considerar Debes considerar los riesgos. (You must consider the risks.)
Imperative (Command) Conjugation Affirmative Commands Pronoun Conjugation Example Tú considera ¡Considera todas las opciones! (Consider all the options!)Usted considere ¡Considere esta propuesta! (Consider this proposal!)Nosotros consideremos ¡Consideremos otras alternativas! (Let’s consider other alternatives!)Vosotros considerad ¡Considerad las consecuencias! (Consider the consequences!)Ustedes consideren ¡Consideren este asunto! (Consider this matter!)
Negative Commands Pronoun Conjugation Example Tú no consideres ¡No consideres solo el precio! (Don’t consider only the price!)Usted no considere ¡No considere eso como opción! (Don’t consider that as an option!)Nosotros no consideremos ¡No consideremos el fracaso! (Let’s not consider failure!)Vosotros no consideréis ¡No consideréis solo vuestros intereses! (Don’t consider only your interests!)Ustedes no consideren ¡No consideren eso importante! (Don’t consider that important!)
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How to Use Considerar in Context Expressing Careful Evaluation
Considero que este es el mejor momento para actuar. (I consider this the best time to act.)¿Consideras adecuada esta solución? (Do you consider this solution appropriate?)
El equipo considera esencial trabajar en equipo. (The team considers teamwork essential.)
Contemplating Actions
Estoy considerando estudiar medicina. (I am considering studying medicine.)Consideramos comprar una casa nueva. (We are considering buying a new house.)¿Has considerado hablar con él directamente? (Have you considered talking to him directly?)
Common Phrases and Idioms with Considerar
Considerar que (to consider that)Considerar como (to regard as)Considerar necesario (to consider necessary)Tener en consideración (to take into consideration)Ser considerado/a (to be considerate)
A Note on Culture & Common Mistakes Cultural Insight: In business and academic contexts in Spanish-speaking cultures, using considerar shows that you’ve given proper thought to a matter. It demonstrates professionalism and respect for the decision-making process.
Watch Out! Don’t confuse considerar (to consider) with considerarse (to consider oneself). The reflexive form has a different meaning.
✅: **Me considero** una persona honesta. (I consider myself an honest person.)
✅: **Considero** que eres honesto. (I consider that you are honest.)
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