Respetar (en. Respect)

/res-pe-'tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To show consideration for the rights or feelings of another person.

It is important to respect the opinions of others.

Es importante respetar la opinión de los demás.

To comply with established norms or rules.

We must respect the laws of the country.

Debemos respetar las leyes del país.

To recognize the worth or dignity of a person or thing.

I have always respected my teacher.

Siempre he respetado a mi profesor.

From the Latin 'respectare', which means 'to look back', in the sense of to consider.

to respect elders

To treat older people with consideration and deference.

respetar a los mayores

to respect privacy

To protect and not invade someone's personal space or intimacy.

respetar la privacidad

to respect opinions

To accept and consider the ideas and beliefs of others.

respetar las opiniones

respect

A feeling of consideration and appreciation towards someone or something.

respeto

respectful

Showing respect.

respetuoso

disrespect

Lack of respect.

desrespeto

Not adhering to the rules.

That boy doesn't respect anything; he always breaks the rules.

Ese chico no respeta nada; siempre se salta las reglas.

Doing what one pleases without considering others.

That attitude of not respecting others will get him into trouble.

Esa actitud de no respetar a los demás le traerá problemas.