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How to Say "i respect" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “i respect” is “respeto” — use 'respeto' when you want to say that you acknowledge or defer to someone's opinion, rights, or position, even if you disagree with it..

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respeto

/rres-PEH-toh//reˈspeto/

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Use 'respeto' when you want to say that you acknowledge or defer to someone's opinion, rights, or position, even if you disagree with it.
A simple storybook illustration of one person attentively listening to another person who is speaking, showing the action of respecting.

Examples

Yo respeto tu opinión, aunque no la comparto.

I respect your opinion, even though I don't share it.

Siempre respeto las señales de tráfico.

I always respect traffic signs.

This is the 'I' form

'Respeto' is how you say 'I respect'. It comes from the verb 'respetar'. The '-o' ending is a super common clue that the action is being done by 'yo' (I) in the present.

Mixing up the Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Yo tengo respeto tu opinión.”

Correction: When you mean the action 'I respect', just say 'Yo respeto tu opinión.' If you want to use the noun, you'd say 'Yo tengo respeto por tu opinión.' (I have respect for your opinion).

admiro

ahd-MEE-roh/aðˈmi.ro/

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Use 'admiro' when you want to express esteem or admiration for someone's personal qualities, skills, or achievements.
A small child looks up with deep admiration and reverence at a slightly taller adult mentor figure who is smiling kindly. The scene is brightly colored.

Examples

Admiro tu capacidad para mantener la calma en situaciones difíciles.

I admire your ability to stay calm in difficult situations.

Admiro a mi abuela; ella es una mujer muy fuerte.

I admire my grandmother; she is a very strong woman.

Yo admiro mucho el arte moderno.

I really admire modern art.

The 'Yo' Form

In Spanish, the ending '-o' on a verb like 'admirar' almost always tells you that the subject is 'yo' (I). 'Admiro' means 'I admire,' without needing the word 'yo' explicitly.

Regular -AR Verbs

'Admirar' is a regular '-ar' verb. Once you know the pattern for one regular '-ar' verb (like 'hablar' or 'cantar'), you can conjugate 'admirar' easily in all tenses.

Using 'a' incorrectly

Mistake: “Admiro mucho por esa persona.”

Correction: Admiro mucho a esa persona. (The personal 'a' is needed before a person who is the direct receiver of the action.)

Admiration vs. Deference

Learners often confuse 'admiro' and 'respeto' by using 'respeto' when they mean admiration. Remember, 'respeto' is about acknowledging someone's standing or viewpoint, while 'admiro' is about looking up to their positive traits.

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