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considerable

considerable

adjective kohn-see-deh-RAH-bleh Less Common

Also means

significant

Usage Note

Considerable is an invariable adjective meaning notably large or important in amount or extent. It is a near-perfect cognate with the English word and is used in formal and written registers (un esfuerzo considerable, una suma considerable). The corresponding adverb is considerablemente ('considerably'). Do not confuse with considerado ('considerate, thoughtful towards others').

Examples

"Hubo un avance considerable en las negociaciones."

Natural Translation

There was considerable progress in the negotiations.

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