Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tener en cuenta
to take into account / to bear in mind
Pronunciation: teh-NERR en KWEN-ta
Meaning
To consider something when making a decision or judgment.
Example
Debemos tener en cuenta todos los factores antes de decidir.
We must take all factors into account before deciding.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice tener en cuenta out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.