/respekˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to regard, to concern
Word origin
From Latin respectare, a frequentative of respicere ('to look back at, regard'), from re- ('back') plus specere ('to look'). The same root gives English 'respect'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respectare
- English cognates
- respect
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (defective, used mainly in 'por lo que respecta a')
Examples
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As far as I am concerned, I agree.
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As regards the money, there is no problem.
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As for this matter, we will talk tomorrow.
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What do you decide as regards the holidays?
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As far as the company is concerned, everything remains the same.
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