consideráveis

Consideráveis is the plural form of the Portuguese adjective considerável, meaning substantial, significant, or sizeable. The singular form is considerável, used for a single item or amount, while consideráveis is used for two or more. The word derives from Latin considerabilis, from considerare to consider, and entered Portuguese through historical stages of the language.

In use, considerável describes quantities, extents, importance, or influence. It is common in formal or written contexts and can modify nouns directly or appear in predicative position with linking verbs. Examples: despesas consideráveis (considerable expenses), tempo considerável (a considerable amount of time), conhecimento considerável (substantial knowledge). The term often implies a measurable or noteworthy degree, but not necessarily exceptional.

Synonyms include significante, substancial, notável, and expressivo, while antonyms include insignificante, ínfimo, or desprezível. The nuance of considerável tends to emphasize magnitude or impact, whereas notável highlights prominence and significativo stresses importance.

In regional use, considerável is widely understood in both European and Brazilian Portuguese, though stylistic preference may vary by register. It is typically found in formal writing, reports, analyses, and discourse that require quantitative or qualitative emphasis.

See also: considerável (singular form), consideração, significância.