Consider vs Contemplate vs Ponder vs Reflect vs Regard

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Consider

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 verb

Contemplate

Top 2000 (común) C1 verb

Ponder

Top 3000 (común) B1 verb

Reflect

Top 1000 (muy común) B1 verb

Regard

Top 2000 (común) B2 verb

	Consider	Contemplate	Ponder	Reflect	Regard
Pronunciación	🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə// 🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪts/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪtɪd/","/ˈkɒntəmpleɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪts/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/","/ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈpɒndə// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɑːndər//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈflekt/","/rɪˈflekts/","/rɪˈflektɪd/","/rɪˈflektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈflekt/","/rɪˈflekts/","/rɪˈflektɪd/","/rɪˈflektɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈɡɑːd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈɡɑːrd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Pensar en algo con cuidado. To think about something carefully.	Pensar profundamente en algo. To think deeply about something.	Pensar cuidadosamente sobre algo. To think carefully about something.	Pensar en algo cuidadosamente. To think about something carefully.	To think about someone or something in a certain way.
Ejemplo	I will consider your suggestion.	She likes to contemplate the meaning of life during long walks in the park.	She likes to ponder the meaning of life.	She needed time to reflect on her decision before moving forward.	Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right.
Registro	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Qué tan común	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 3000 (común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)
Nivel CEFR	A2	C1	B1	B1	B2
Categoría gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocaciones	consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility	seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate, seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate, seriously, even, be prepared to, be willing to, cannot, too awful to contemplate, too horrible to contemplate	ponder over, ponder a question, ponder one's existence	dimly, dully, directly, from, off, dimly, dully, directly, from, off, clearly, directly, accurately, be designed to, in, bitterly, ruefully, wryly, pause to, leave somebody to, on, upon, time to reflect	highly, well, generally, appear to, seem to, tend to, as, with, steadily, intently, curiously, continue to, with
Antónimos	ignore, dismiss, overlook	ignore, disregard, dismiss	ignore, dismiss	ignore, overlook	disregard, neglect, disdain
Errores comunes	Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning.	Confused with 'compliment' or 'contemplate' due to similar sounds., Using intransitively (e.g., 'I contemplate' without specifying what)., Overusing in informal contexts where simpler words like 'think' may be better.	Using 'pondering' as a noun without context., Confusing 'ponder' with 'wonder'.	Mixed up with 'deflect', which means to turn away., Using 'reflect' without 'on'. It should be 'reflect on' something., Confused with 'reflector', which is a different noun.	Confused with 'regards' when closing emails., Using 'regard' without an object (it's typically used with one)., Confusing it with 'regard as' and misplacing the subject.
Notas de uso	Usa 'considerar' cuando estás pensando en opciones o posibilidades. Es apropiado tanto en contextos hablados como escritos, pero puede sonar demasiado formal en conversaciones informales. Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Se usa tanto en contextos formales como informales. Es apropiado al hablar de temas o decisiones serias. Evita usarlo en situaciones alegres. Used in both formal and informal contexts. It’s appropriate when discussing serious topics or decisions. Avoid using it in lighthearted situations.	Usa 'reflexionar' cuando hables de pensamientos profundos o consideraciones. Es más formal y reflexivo que 'pensar'. No es ideal para situaciones casuales. Use 'ponder' when discussing deep thoughts or considerations. It is more formal and thoughtful than 'think'. Not ideal for casual situations.	Usa 'reflejar' cuando hables de pensamientos o sentimientos sobre eventos pasados. Es neutral, así que es apropiado en contextos formales e informales, pero menos común en conversaciones casuales. Use 'reflect' when discussing thoughts or feelings about past events. It's neutral, so appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but less common in casual conversations.	Used to express opinion or feeling towards someone or something. Often used in both written and spoken English. May not be suitable in very casual conversations.

Míralo en clips reales

From here on in, you can consider my ass retired.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

Consider this your first and last warning.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

You consider yourself lucky, I'm only busting you to private.

From here on in, you can consider my ass retired.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

Consider this your first and last warning.

Consider

Preguntas frecuentes: Consider vs Contemplate vs Ponder vs Reflect vs Regard

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard?

Consider: To think about something carefully. Contemplate: To think deeply about something. Ponder: To think carefully about something. Reflect: To think about something carefully. Regard: To think about someone or something in a certain way.

¿Cuál es más avanzada: Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard?

Contemplate es la de nivel más alto, en C1, en la escala CEFR.

¿Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard tienen el mismo nivel CEFR?

Consider: A2, Contemplate: C1, Ponder: B1, Reflect: B1, Regard: B2 en la escala CEFR.

¿Qué categoría gramatical son Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard?

Consider: verb, Contemplate: verb, Ponder: verb, Reflect: verb, Regard: verb.

¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?

Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Contemplate: She likes to contemplate the meaning of life during long walks in the park. Ponder: She likes to ponder the meaning of life. Reflect: She needed time to reflect on her decision before moving forward. Regard: Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right.

¿Puedo usar Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard indistintamente?

No siempre. Consider, Contemplate, Ponder, Reflect y Regard están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.