Example: Decidió ayudar sin tener en cuenta las dificultades.
Definition
"Sin tener en cuenta" is a Spanish phrase used to express doing something without considering or taking into account certain factors or difficulties. For example, it can describe acting despite challenges or disregarding specific conditions.
Translations
without taking into account
zonder rekening te houden met
sense tenir en compte
sans tenir compte de
ohne zu berücksichtigen
Etymology
The phrase "sin tener en cuenta" literally translates to 'without having in account' in English. It combines 'sin' meaning 'without,' 'tener' meaning 'to have,' and 'en cuenta' meaning 'in account' or 'consideration.' This phrase has evolved in Spanish to convey the idea of disregarding or ignoring certain aspects.
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"Sin tener en cuenta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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