Respeto (en. I respect)

/resˈpeto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Attitude of consideration towards others.
Respect is fundamental in any relationship.
El respeto es fundamental en cualquier relación.
Care and attention that should be given to something.
One must have respect for nature.
Hay que tener respeto por la naturaleza.
Feeling of esteem or admiration for someone.
She has always shown great respect for her teachers.
Ella siempre ha mostrado un gran respeto por sus maestros.

Etymology

From Latin 'respectus', which means 'to look back', 'to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have respect
To show consideration and appreciation for others.
tener respeto
to gain respect
To achieve the admiration and consideration of others.
ganar respeto
to lose respect
To stop holding esteem or consideration for someone.
perder el respeto

Related Words

to respect
To accept and value someone or something.
respetar
respectful
That shows respect.
respetuoso

Slang Meanings

To have respect for local customs.
When you travel, it is important to have respect for local customs.
Cuando viajas, es importante tener respeto por las costumbres locales.
There is no respect in that fight.
In that discussion, there was no mutual respect.
En esa discusión, no hubo respeto mutuo.