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respecto

regard, respect

noun rreh-SPEHK-toh Common

Usage Note

Respecto is almost always used in the phrase con respecto a or respecto a/de meaning 'with regard to, regarding'. It is not a synonym of respeto (respect, esteem), which is a different word — confusing the two is a common learner error. Al respecto means 'on the matter, in that regard'.

Examples

"Tengo dudas con respecto a esa decisión."

Natural Translation

I have doubts regarding that decision.

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