/konsideˈɾaɾ/
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Translation
to consider, to regard
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Word origin
From Latin considerare ('to look at closely, to observe'), perhaps originally an astrological term from cum ('with') and sidus, sideris ('star, constellation'). The same root gives English 'consider' and 'sidereal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- considerare
- English cognates
- consider, sidereal, desire
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | considero | consideré | consideraba | consideraré | consideraría |
| tú | consideras | consideraste | considerabas | considerarás | considerarías |
| él/ella/ud. | considera | consideró | consideraba | considerará | consideraría |
| nos. | consideramos | consideramos | considerábamos | consideraremos | consideraríamos |
| vos. | consideráis | considerasteis | considerabais | consideraréis | consideraríais |
| ellos/uds. | consideran | consideraron | consideraban | considerarán | considerarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | considere | considerara | considerase |
| tú | consideres | consideraras | considerases |
| él/ella/ud. | considere | considerara | considerase |
| nos. | consideremos | consideráramos | considerásemos |
| vos. | consideréis | considerarais | consideraseis |
| ellos/uds. | consideren | consideraran | considerasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | considera |
| ud. | considere |
| nosotros | consideremos |
| vosotros | considerad |
| uds. | consideren |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- considerando
- Past participle
- considerado
Examples
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You should think carefully before signing the paper.
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I consider him a good friend after many years.
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We have to consider the price and the quality.
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Have you considered living in another country?
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My mother regards it as very dangerous for the kids.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 3: considerar, informe, odiar and 7 more words.