respeto

respect

noun rres-PEH-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin respectus (regard, consideration).

Usage Note

Respeto is an uncountable noun in most uses: mostrar respeto (to show respect), falta de respeto (lack of respect). The expression con (todo el) respeto softens a disagreement, similar to 'with all due respect'. The verb respetar and adjective respetuoso share the same root. The plural respetos appears in the formal greeting mis respetos (my respects).

Examples

"El respeto es fundamental en toda relación."

Natural Translation

Respect is fundamental in every relationship.

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