consider

S1 W1

BrE /kənˈsɪdər/ AmE /kənˈsɪdər/

verb en → es

past considered pp considered ing considering

1 THINK ABOUT [transitive] A2

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

  • We need to consider all our options before we decide.

    Necesitamos pensar en todas nuestras opciones antes de decidir.

2 REGARD [transitive + obj + as] B1

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

  • I consider her to be my best friend.

    La considero mi mejor amiga.

3 ESTIMATE [transitive] B1

to think that something is likely or true, but not certain

estimar, suponer

  • consider sth + adj

Collocations consider it possible · consider them reliable

  • We consider the project to be a success.

    Consideramos que el proyecto ha sido un éxito.

4 DISCUSS [transitive] B1

to talk about something in detail, especially during a meeting or discussion

discutir, tratar

  • consider sth + prep

Collocations consider the issue · consider the proposal

  • The committee will consider the matter at its next meeting.

    El comité tratará el asunto en su próxima reunión.

Idioms

consider something a given B2

dar algo por sentado

  • We can consider the project's success a given.

    Podemos dar por sentado el éxito del proyecto.

consider something seriously B1

tomar algo en serio

  • We need to consider this proposal seriously.

    Necesitamos tomar esta propuesta en serio.

consider something carefully B1

pensar algo con cuidado

  • We need to consider this decision carefully.

    Necesitamos pensar en esta decisión con cuidado.