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How to Say "regard" in Spanish

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respeto

/rres-PEH-toh//reˈspeto/

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Use 'respeto' when you want to express esteem, admiration, or a sense of duty towards someone, often due to their position, age, or achievements.
A storybook illustration showing a young child respectfully offering a single red flower to an elderly woman, symbolizing admiration and high regard.

Examples

Tengo un gran respeto por mis maestros.

I have great respect for my teachers.

Es importante mostrar respeto a las personas mayores.

It's important to show respect to elderly people.

Actuó con respeto y profesionalismo.

He acted with respect and professionalism.

Using 'por' or 'a'

You can say you have respect 'por' (for) or 'a' (to) someone. Both are common and mean the same thing. 'Tengo respeto por mi jefe' and 'Tengo respeto a mi jefe' are both correct.

Forgetting the Gender

Mistake: “La respeto que siento es grande.”

Correction: 'Respeto' is a masculine word, so you should always use 'el'. The correct way is: 'El respeto que siento es grande.'

aprecio

ah-PREH-see-oh/aˈpɾe.sjo/

nounB1general
Choose 'aprecio' to indicate a general feeling of fondness, value, or gratitude for someone's actions or presence.
A colorful illustration showing a small child happily presenting a single bright red flower to an adult as a sign of appreciation.

Examples

Le tengo un gran aprecio por su ayuda desinteresada.

I have great appreciation for his selfless help.

Me da mucho gusto que sientas aprecio por mi trabajo.

I'm very pleased that you feel appreciation for my work.

Al final de la carta, escribió 'Con mi mayor aprecio'.

At the end of the letter, she wrote 'With my highest regard'.

Using the Noun

The noun 'aprecio' is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un' before it. It often follows verbs like 'tener' (to have) or 'mostrar' (to show).

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Using 'aprecio' as a verb for 'he/she appreciates' (e.g., *Él aprecio su ayuda*).”

Correction: The verb form for 'he/she appreciates' is 'aprecia'. 'Aprecio' is only the noun or the 'I' form of the verb.

concepto

kon-SEP-toh/konˈθepto/

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Use 'concepto' when you want to talk about the opinion or estimation you hold of someone's character, abilities, or work.
Two simple, stylized characters looking at a brightly colored apple between them. One character is giving a thumbs up, and the other is giving a clear thumbs down, illustrating differing personal views.

Examples

Tengo un buen concepto de tu trabajo.

I have a high opinion of your work.

No quiero que la gente tenga un mal concepto de mí.

I don't want people to have a bad opinion of me.

Mi jefe me dio un concepto favorable en la evaluación.

My boss gave me a favorable assessment in the review.

The 'Assessment' Phrase

When using 'concepto' to mean 'opinion,' you almost always need the verb 'tener' (to have) followed by 'de' (of): 'Tengo un buen concepto de él' (I think highly of him).

Choosing Between Respeto and Aprecio

Learners often confuse 'respeto' and 'aprecio'. Remember that 'respeto' implies a deeper level of esteem, often tied to authority or deep admiration, while 'aprecio' is a more general feeling of liking or valuing someone or their contribution.

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