Translation
respect
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Word origin
A doublet of respecto, from Latin respectus ('regard, consideration'), from respicere (re- 'back' plus specere 'to look'). The same root gives English respect and respective.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respectus
- English cognates
- respect, respective
Grammar
Examples
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We must treat older people with respect.
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She earned the respect of all her colleagues.
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Respect is earned with time and work.
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I have deep respect for her work as a teacher.
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Disrespecting a customer is not allowed here.
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My parents taught me respect from when I was little.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 2: respeto, revisar, sargento and 7 more words.