respecta
rehs-PEHK-tah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
En lo que respecta al presupuesto, no hay cambios.
B2As far as the budget is concerned, there are no changes.
Por lo que a mí respecta, el trato está cerrado.
B2As far as I'm concerned, the deal is closed.
Esta norma no respecta a los ciudadanos extranjeros.
C1This rule does not relate to foreign citizens.
💡 Grammar Points
Using fixed phrases
This word is almost always found in the phrase 'en lo que respecta a.' Use this when you want to shift the focus of a conversation to a specific topic.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'C' Confusion
Mistake: "Using 'respeta' instead of 'respecta' (or vice-versa)."
Correction: Use 'respeta' (no C) for showing admiration/honor. Use 'respecta' (with a C) for things that relate to a topic.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal alternative
To sound very professional, use 'respecta' instead of 'sobre' or 'de' when introducing a subject in a report.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: respecta
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase means 'As far as I am concerned'?
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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'.