Respeta (en. Respect)

/resˈpeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Show consideration for someone's feelings, rights, or traditions.

It is important that everyone respects each other.

Es importante que todos se respeten mutuamente.

Obey or follow established rules, norms, or laws.

Everyone must respect traffic signs.

Todos deben respetar las señales de tránsito.

Value the dignity and worth of each individual.

We must respect the opinions of others even if we do not agree.

Hay que respetar la opinión de los demás aunque no estemos de acuerdo.

From Latin 'respectare', meaning 'to look back' or 'to consider'.

respect the elders

Show consideration and deference to elderly people.

respeta a los mayores

respect personal space

Maintain an appropriate distance and consideration towards others' space.

respeta el espacio personal

respect others' decisions

Value and accept the choices and decisions of others.

respeta las decisiones ajenas

respect

Feeling of consideration and valuing towards others.

respeto

respectability

Quality of being respected or worthy of consideration.

respetabilidad

irreverent

Lacking respect for something that is normally considered sacred.

irreverente

To pay attention to someone

When they tell you not to speak, respect it and don’t act otherwise.

Cuando te dicen que no hables, respeta y no la hagas de manera.

Luisa always respects everyone’s opinion in the group.

She is very considerate; she always respects what others think.

Ella es muy considerada, siempre respeta lo que los demás piensan.