What does "respectar" mean in English?

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Spanish

respectar

English

respect

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Alternative translations of "respectar"

observe
comply with
heed
mind

Examples of how to use "respectar" in Spanish

Spanish
No respecta a nada ni a nadie.
English
He doesn't respect anything or anyone.
Spanish
Yo respeto las reglas de la clase.
English
I respect the rules of the class.
Spanish
Ayer respeté a todos mis compañeros.
English
Yesterday I respected all my classmates.
Spanish
Cuando era niño respetaba a mis profesores.
English
When I was a child, I respected my teachers.
Spanish
Siempre respetarás las opiniones distintas.
English
You will always respect different opinions.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "respectar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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No respecta a nada ni a nadie.

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