respectar
“respectar” means “to concern” in Spanish (having to do with someone or something).
to concern, to relate to
Also: regarding
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En lo que respecta a la economía, el país está mejorando.
B1As far as the economy is concerned, the country is improving.
Este asunto no me respecta a mí.
B2This matter does not concern me.
Debemos analizar todo lo que respecta a la seguridad del edificio.
C1We must analyze everything relating to the security of the building.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which of these means 'As far as the price is concerned'?
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From Latin 'respectare', which is a stronger form of 'respicere' (to look back at or regard). It shares roots with the English word 'respect'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'respectar' a common word?
Not very. You will mostly hear it in formal contexts or in the phrase 'en lo que respecta a'. In daily conversation, people often use 'sobre' or 'en cuanto a'.
What is the difference between 'respecto' and 'respeto'?
'Respecto' (with a 'c') usually means 'regard' or 'aspect' (e.g., al respecto). 'Respeto' (without a 'c') means the feeling of admiration or following rules.
Can I use 'respectar' as a noun?
No, 'respectar' is the verb form. The noun is 'respecto'.