What is the Spanish word for "respect"?

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

English

respect

Spanish

respeto

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Alternative translations of "respect"

respetar

Examples of how to use "respect" in Spanish

English
You must show respect to your elders.
Spanish
Debes mostrar respeto a tus mayores.
English
She earned my respect through honesty.
Spanish
Ella ganó mi respeto a través de la honestidad.
English
Respect is important in every relationship.
Spanish
El respeto es importante en toda relación.
English
Teachers deserve respect from their students.
Spanish
Los maestros merecen respeto por parte de sus estudiantes.
English
He showed respect by listening quietly.
Spanish
Él mostró respeto escuchando en silencio.

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