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    Respetaba (en. Respected)

    /res-pe-'ta-ba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Show deference or consideration towards someone or something.
    He always respected me, even when he disagreed.
    Siempre me respetaba, aunque no estuviera de acuerdo.
    Observe or comply with rules and laws.
    He respected all the rules of the game.
    Él respetaba todas las reglas del juego.
    Value and accept the differences of others.
    He taught me that I should respect others' opinions.
    Me enseñó que debía respetar las opiniones ajenas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'respectare', which means 'to look back' or 'to consider'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    respect the elderly
    Show consideration and deference towards elderly people.
    respetar a los mayores
    respect personal space
    Maintain appropriate distance between individuals in an interaction.
    respetar el espacio personal
    respect the law
    Comply with the established norms in society.
    respetar la ley

    Related Words

    respect
    Feeling of consideration towards someone or something.
    respeto
    respectful
    That shows respect.
    respetuoso
    disrespect
    Lack of respect.
    desrespeto

    Slang Meanings

    To do things with consideration.
    If you are going to say that, be respectful and don't be rude.
    Si vas a decirle eso, respeta y no seas grosero.
    To acknowledge someone's position.
    Even if I disagree, one must always respect the other person's opinion.
    Aunque no esté de acuerdo, siempre hay que respetar la opinión del otro.