considero

Considero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb considerare in Latin, and the corresponding present indicative form in the modern Romance languages Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. In all these languages, it conveys the sense of “I consider” or “I think about,” with nuances of examining, weighing, or regarding something.

Etymology and scope: The form derives from Latin considerare, a verb that meant to observe, inspect, or deliberate. The Romance languages inherited this root, and the same spelling appears in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese as the present-tense form of their respective verbs considerare (Italian), considerar (Spanish and Portuguese).

Usage: In Latin, considero can carry senses such as to observe or to deliberate. In contemporary Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, considero is used primarily to express consideration or judgment about a matter, often followed by a direct object. It also appears as the basis for the past participle forms used in compound tenses (considerato in Italian, considerado in Spanish and Portuguese).

Examples:

- Italian: Considero questa proposta interessante. (I consider this proposal interesting.)

- Spanish: Considero esa opción adecuada. (I consider that option appropriate.)

- Portuguese: Considero essa opção adequada. (I consider that option appropriate.)

Notes: While identical in spelling across these languages, pronunciation and exact nuance vary by language and context. The verb also forms related derivatives such as the past participles considerado/considerato and various compound tense constructions.

See also: considerare, considerar, considerare.