Spanish word

respeto

Pronunciation

IPA/resˈpeto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrespect

Example

Muéstrale respeto a tu profesor.

Show respect to your teacher.

Illustration for respeto (respect)

More examples

El respeto entre colegas mejora el ambiente de trabajo.

Respect among colleagues improves the workplace atmosphere.

Core concept

Considerate deference to someone's views and personal limits.

Common phrases

  • mostrar respeto a alguien

    show respect for someone

  • tener respeto por alguien

    have respect for someone

  • falta de respeto

    a lack of respect

Similar words

cortesía: Polite speech or behavior that shows proper social manners.
consideración: Thoughtful concern for another person's situation or feelings.
deferencia: Polite yielding to someone's wishes or authority, often toward a superior.
estima: Warm regard that values someone as a worthy or important person.

Definition in Spanish

Consideración que expresa aprecio por las opiniones y los límites de otra persona y guía las formas de trato.

Word origin

Derived from Latin respicere 'to look toward' through respectus, the word signifies a regard or consideration directed at another person.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are mostrar respeto, tener respeto por alguien, and respetar a alguien, and the verb uses the personal a before a person: respetar a alguien.

Other meanings

  • esteemnoun
  • regardnoun

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