considerar
verbCEFR B1High frequency
What does “considerar” mean in English?
1.to think that, to hold the view that
to think that, to hold the view that (considerar que + clause)
2.to regard as, to consider as
to regard as, to consider as (considerar a alguien como / un + noun)
3.to consider doing
to consider doing (estar considerando + infinitive)
Example sentences
Considero que la propuesta es razonable, aunque requiere algunos ajustes antes de presentarla.
I think the proposal is reasonable, although it needs some adjustments before being presented.
Sus compañeros la consideran una profesional muy seria y dedicada.
Her colleagues regard her as a very serious and dedicated professional.
Estamos considerando trasladar las oficinas al centro de la ciudad el año que viene.
We are considering moving the offices to the city centre next year.
How to use it
Considerar has three distinct constructions at B1. (1) Considerar que + clause (think that / hold the view that) — takes indicative when positive, subjunctive when negated: 'Considero que es importante' vs 'No considero que sea oportuno'. (2) Considerar a alguien/algo (como/un) + noun or adjective (regard as): 'Lo consideran un experto'. (3) Considerar + infinitive (consider doing): 'Estoy considerando cambiar de trabajo'. Each sense has a different syntactic frame.
Common mistake
'Considerar + infinitive' (sense 3) maps to English 'consider + gerund': 'Considero cambiar de trabajo' = 'I'm considering changing jobs'. Don't insert que here: *'Considero que cambiar' is ungrammatical in this sense. Also note: considero que takes indicative (positive), but no considero que triggers subjunctive.