Respetar
Example: Debemos respetar las opiniones de todas las personas siempre.
Definition
"Respetar" means to show regard or consideration for someone or something, often by acknowledging their rights, feelings, or opinions. For example, "Debemos respetar las opiniones de todas las personas siempre" means we must always respect everyone's opinions.
Etymology
The verb "respetar" comes from the Latin word "respectare," which means to look back at or consider carefully. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean showing regard or esteem for others. Did you know? The root "spectare" means 'to look,' highlighting the idea of paying attention or consideration.
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"Respetar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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