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respecta

rehs-PEHK-tahresˈpekta

“respecta” means “concerns” in Spanish (as far as something is concerned).

concerns

Also: relates to, regards
VerbB2regular arformal
A person pointing their finger at a single red apple in a basket full of green apples.
gerundrespectando
past Participlerespectado
infinitiverespectar

📝 In Action

En lo que respecta al presupuesto, no hay cambios.

B2

As far as the budget is concerned, there are no changes.

Por lo que a mí respecta, el trato está cerrado.

B2

As far as I'm concerned, the deal is closed.

Esta norma no respecta a los ciudadanos extranjeros.

C1

This rule does not relate to foreign citizens.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • En lo que respecta a... – As far as ... is concerned
  • Por lo que a mí respecta – As far as I am concerned

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yorespectara
túrespectaras
él/ella/ustedrespectara
nosotrosrespectáramos
vosotrosrespectarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesrespectaran

Present Subjunctive

yorespecte
túrespectes
él/ella/ustedrespecte
nosotrosrespectemos
vosotrosrespectéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrespecten

Indicative

Preterite

yorespecté
túrespectaste
él/ella/ustedrespectó
nosotrosrespectamos
vosotrosrespectasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrespectaron

Imperfect

yorespectaba
túrespectabas
él/ella/ustedrespectaba
nosotrosrespectábamos
vosotrosrespectabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesrespectaban

Present

yorespecto
túrespectas
él/ella/ustedrespecta
nosotrosrespectamos
vosotrosrespectáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrespectan
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Words that translate to "respecta" in Spanish:

concerns→regards→relates to→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: respecta

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase means 'As far as I am concerned'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'respectare', which means to 'look back at' or 'consider.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: respect

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'respecta' the same as 'respetar'?

No. 'Respetar' (to show respect) is very common. 'Respectar' (to concern/relate to) is formal and mostly used in specific phrases like 'en lo que respecta a'.