Respetar
Example: Es importante respetar las opiniones diferentes en una discusión.
Definition
"Respetar" means to show consideration and regard for others' feelings, rights, or opinions. It involves treating others with dignity and valuing their perspectives, as in respecting different opinions during a discussion.
Etymology
The verb "respetar" comes from the Latin word 'respectare,' which means 'to look back at' or 'to regard.' Over time, it evolved to mean showing regard or consideration for others. Did you know that the root 'spec' in Latin relates to looking or seeing, highlighting the idea of paying attention to others?
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"Respetar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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