What is the Spanish word for "respectful"?

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

English

respectful

Spanish

respetuoso

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Alternative translations of "respectful"

considerado
atento
cortés
reverente

Examples of how to use "respectful" in Spanish

English
Please be respectful of other people's opinions.
Spanish
Por favor, sé respetuoso con las opiniones de los demás.
English
She was respectful to her elderly neighbor.
Spanish
Ella fue respetuosa con su vecino mayor.
English
Please be respectful during the meeting tomorrow.
Spanish
Por favor, sé respetuoso durante la reunión de mañana.
English
He spoke in a respectful and calm voice.
Spanish
Él habló con una voz respetuosa y tranquila.
English
Students should remain respectful in the classroom.
Spanish
Los estudiantes deben mantenerse respetuosos en el aula.

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