This is the 3657th most frequent Russian word.
считалось
"Считалось" means "it was considered" in English.
The word "считалось" here is used as a passive verb to mean "it was believed." It conveys an impersonal action used to express collective beliefs of the past.
В древности считалось, что звёзды влияют на судьбу человека.
In ancient times, it was believed that stars influence a person's destiny.
Here, "считалось" carries the meaning of "was considered," commonly used in social or normative judgments describing general or traditional customs.
Считалось грубым не поздороваться с соседом.
It was considered rude not to greet the neighbor.
In this sentence, the word "считалось" is used to indicate accepted norms or important values in the past, typically within a cultural or societal context.