consider
BrE /kənˈsɪdər/ AmE /kənˈsɪdər/
verb en → es
past considered pp considered ing considering
to think carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion
pensar, reflexionar sobre
- consider doing sth
Collocations consider the options · consider the consequences
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We need to consider all our options before we decide.
Necesitamos pensar en todas nuestras opciones antes de decidir.
to think of someone or something in a particular way
considerar, ver como
- consider sb/sth as sth
Collocations consider someone a friend · consider something important
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I consider her to be my best friend.
La considero mi mejor amiga.
to think that something is likely or true, but not certain
estimar, suponer
- consider sth + adj
Collocations consider it possible · consider them reliable
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We consider the project to be a success.
Consideramos que el proyecto ha sido un éxito.
to talk about something in detail, especially during a meeting or discussion
discutir, tratar
- consider sth + prep
Collocations consider the issue · consider the proposal
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The committee will consider the matter at its next meeting.
El comité tratará el asunto en su próxima reunión.
Idioms
dar algo por sentado
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We can consider the project's success a given.
Podemos dar por sentado el éxito del proyecto.
tomar algo en serio
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We need to consider this proposal seriously.
Necesitamos tomar esta propuesta en serio.
pensar algo con cuidado
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We need to consider this decision carefully.
Necesitamos pensar en esta decisión con cuidado.