What is the Spanish word for "disrespect"?

Learn how to say "disrespect" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

disrespect

Spanish

falta de respeto

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Alternative translations of "disrespect"

desconsideración
irrespeto
desdén
menosprecio

Examples of how to use "disrespect" in Spanish

English
His disrespect for the rules got him in trouble.
Spanish
Su falta de respeto por las reglas le metió en problemas.
English
His disrespect hurt her feelings yesterday.
Spanish
Su falta de respeto le herió los sentimientos ayer.
English
Teachers do not tolerate disrespect in class.
Spanish
Los maestros no toleran la falta de respeto en clase.
English
She apologized for the disrespect she showed.
Spanish
Ella se disculpó por la falta de respeto que mostró.
English
Disrespect can damage good friendships quickly.
Spanish
La falta de respeto puede dañar rápidamente buenas amistades.

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