consider

considerar, examinar

Pensar detenidamente sobre algo antes de llegar a una conclusión o tomar una decisión.

En inglés sencillo: To think carefully about something before reaching an answer or making a decision.

• Please consider my suggestion.
• She considered the evidence before deciding.
• Have you considered how much this will cost?

Cómo se usa: consider what/how/whether… (We must consider how this will affect families.)

Sinónimos: think about, examine, reflect on

Antónimos: ignore

Expresiones frecuentes: consider the options, consider something carefully, consider the evidence

plantearse, considerar

Pensar en hacer algo como una posible opción.

En inglés sencillo: To think about doing something as a possible choice.

• We are considering moving.
• He considered applying for the job.
• Would you consider joining our team?

Cómo se usa: consider doing something (We are considering buying a smaller car.)

Sinónimos: contemplate, think about

Expresiones frecuentes: consider doing something, consider buying something, consider a move

considerar, juzgar

Creer que alguien o algo tiene cierta cualidad o desempeña cierto papel.

En inglés sencillo: To believe that someone or something has a particular quality or role.

• I consider him a friend.
• They considered the journey too dangerous.
• She is considered one of the best teachers here.

Cómo se usa: consider someone/something + adjective (I consider this plan too risky.); consider someone/something + noun (She considers him a close friend.); consider someone/something to be something (They consider her to be an expert.)

Sinónimos: regard, judge, deem

Expresiones frecuentes: consider someone lucky, consider something important, consider someone a friend