considerable

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BrE /kənˈsɪdərəb(ə)l/ AmE /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

adjective en → es

1 SIGNIFICANT [attributive / predicative] B1

large in amount, size, or degree; important or noticeable

considerable, significativo, considerable (en cantidad)

  • a considerable amount of sth

Collocations considerable progress · considerable improvement

  • There has been a considerable improvement in the situation.

    Ha habido un considerable mejoramiento en la situación.

2 RESPECT [transitive] B1

to think about or give careful thought to something; to regard as important

considerar, tener en cuenta

  • consider sth

Collocations consider the options · consider the consequences

  • We need to consider all our options before we make a decision.

    Necesitamos tener en cuenta todas nuestras opciones antes de tomar una decisión.

1 LEGAL [transitive] C1

in legal contexts, to take into account or regard as relevant in a decision

considerar (en contexto legal)

  • the court will consider sth

Collocations consider the evidence · consider the case

  • The court will consider all the evidence before making a decision.

    El tribunal considerará toda la evidencia antes de tomar una decisión.

2 PERSON [transitive] B2

to think about or give careful thought to someone's feelings, opinions, or needs; to respect and value them

considerar (las opiniones de alguien)

  • consider sb's views

Collocations consider someone's feelings · consider someone's needs

  • We should consider the patient's wishes before making a decision.

    Deberíamos tener en cuenta los deseos del paciente antes de tomar una decisión.