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"Tener en cuenta" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to keep in mind", and "tomar en cuenta" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "to keep in mind". Learn more about the difference between "tener en cuenta" and "tomar en cuenta" below.
tener en cuenta(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to keep in mind
Hay que tener en cuenta que él no tiene experiencia en este campo.We have to keep in mind that he doesn't have experience in this field.
b. to take into account
Si tienes en cuenta lo poco que estudió, sus notas son buenas.If you take into account how little he studied, his grades are good.
tomar en cuenta(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to keep in mind
Toma en cuenta todos estos factores antes de decidir qué moto te vas a comprar.Keep all these factors in mind before deciding which motorcycle you're going to buy.
b. to take into account
La tenista sueca tuvo un buen rendimiento si tomamos en cuenta que ha estado lesionada los dos últimos meses.The Swedish tennis player performed well if we take into account that she's been injured for the last two months.
c. to take into consideration
Todas las propuestas serán tomadas en cuenta.All the proposals will be taken into consideration.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No me tomes en cuenta lo que dije. Estaba enojado y llevaba unas copas de más.Don't hold what I said against me. I was angry and had had too much to drink.
No se lo tomes en cuenta. Luz es muy joven y no sabe de lo que está hablando.Don't take any notice of her. Luz is very young and she doesn't know what she's talking about.
