Definitions
Respect
Respect (noun)
Definition 1: (noun) a feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their qualities or achievements.
— She has a lot of respect for her mentor because of their accomplishments.
Definition 2: (noun) a feeling of reverence for someone or something because of their position, authority, or tradition.
— The soldiers showed respect for their commanding officer.
Definition 3: (verb) to treat someone or something with admiration, esteem, or honor.
— She respects her elders and always listens to their advice.
Synonyms for Respect
Antonyms for Respect
Examples of Respect
English | Spanish |
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He has lost all respect for his brother. | Él ha perdido todo respeto por su hermano. |
The students showed respect for their teacher by listening attentively. | Los estudiantes mostraron respeto por su profesor al escuchar con atención. |
She demands respect from everyone. | Ella exige respeto de todos. |
He has a great deal of respect for his mentor. | Él tiene un gran respeto por su mentor. |
She has lost her respect for the company. | Ella ha perdido su respeto por la empresa. |
Common Phrases
English | Spanish |
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“Show some respect” | “Muéstrale respeto” |
“Treat others with respect” | “Trata a los demás con respeto” |
“Earn respect” | “Gana respeto” |
Conjugations for “Respect”
Tense | English | Spanish |
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Present | I respect, you respect, he/she/it respects, we respect, you respect, they respect | Yo respeto, tú respetas, él/ella/usted respeta, nosotros/as respetamos, vosotros/as respetáis, ellos/as respetan |
Past | I respected, you respected, he/she/it respected, we respected, you respected, they respected | Yo respeté, tú respetaste, él/ella/usted respetó, nosotros/as respetamos, vosotros/as respetasteis, ellos/as respetaron |
Future | I will respect, you will respect, he/she/it will respect, we will respect, you will respect, they will respect | Yo respetaré, tú respetarás, él/ella/usted respetará, nosotros/as respetaremos, vosotros/as respetaréis, ellos/as respetarán |
Word of the Day
Respecto – respect
Usage: The manager showed respect to the employee by offering a promotion. – El gerente mostró respeto al empleado al ofrecerle una promoción.