Italian Expression · Intermediate
tenere conto di
to take into account / to consider
Pronunciation: TÈ-ne-re CÒN-to di
Meaning
To consider something when making a decision or forming an opinion; to factor something in.
Example
Dobbiamo tenere conto delle loro esigenze prima di decidere.
We need to take their needs into account before deciding.
Practice tips
- Practice tenere conto di out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.