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How to Say "respect" in Spanish

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respeto

/rres-PEH-toh//reˈspeto/

NounA2General
Use 'respeto' when you want to express a feeling of admiration, esteem, or high regard for someone or something due to their qualities 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.'

consideración

NounB1General
Use 'consideración' when referring to showing thoughtfulness, kindness, or politeness towards others, especially in social situations or when avoiding inconvenience.

Examples

Ten un poco de consideración con tus vecinos y no hagas ruido.

Have a little consideration for your neighbors and don't make noise.

Respeto vs. Consideración

The most common mistake is using 'respeto' when you mean 'consideración'. Remember, 'respeto' is about admiration for a person's character or achievements, while 'consideración' is about being mindful of others' feelings and needs.

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