respecto
“respecto” means “regard / respect / relation” in Spanish (Used in set phrases to mean 'concerning' or 'about').
regard / respect / relation
📝 In Action
Con respecto a tu pregunta, la respuesta es sí.
B1Regarding your question, the answer is yes.
No tengo nada que decir respecto a ese tema.
B1I have nothing to say regarding that topic.
El jefe quiere saber tu opinión al respecto.
B1The boss wants to know your opinion about it.
Las reglas son claras respecto del uso del equipo.
B2The rules are clear with respect to the use of the equipment.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: respecto
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'respecto'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *respectus*, which means 'a look back,' 'consideration,' or 'regard.' It's the direct relative of the English word 'respect'!
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `con respecto a`, `respecto a`, and `en cuanto a`?
They are very similar and often interchangeable. `Con respecto a` and `respecto a` are almost identical ways to say 'regarding' or 'with respect to'. `En cuanto a` means 'as for' or 'in terms of' and is great for shifting focus to a related but different aspect of a topic.
Can I just say `sobre` or `acerca de` instead?
Yes, most of the time! `Sobre` and `acerca de` ('about') are great, common alternatives. `Con respecto a` just sounds a little more formal or structured, making it common in writing, presentations, or when you want to be very clear that you are addressing a specific point.