The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Respetar is used to give direct orders or instructions to show respect, for example: Respeta a tus mayores. (Respect your elders.)

Respetar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Respetar generally means to respect, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Respect authority: For example, ¡Respeta a tus mayores! (Respect your elders!)

Obey rules: For example, ¡Respeta las reglas del juego! (Respect the rules of the game!)

Appreciate value: For example, ¡Respeta el trabajo que hago por ti! (Respect the work I do for you!)

Colloquial command: For example, ¡Respétame, carnal! (Respect me, bro!)

Rude demand: For example, ¡Respétame o te vas a arrepentir! (Respect me or you’ll regret it!)

Examples

Examples of Respetar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Respeta las reglas de la casa! (Respect the house rules!)

Por favor, respeten el espacio personal de los demás. (Please respect others’ personal space.)

En esta oficina, respetemos los horarios de reuniones. (In this office, let’s respect the meeting schedules.)

Señor, respete la fila y espere su turno. (Sir, respect the line and wait your turn.)

Amigos, respeten las tradiciones locales cuando viajen. (Friends, respect local traditions when you travel.)

Hija, respeta a tus mayores y escúchalos. (Daughter, respect your elders and listen to them.)

En esta clase, respetemos las opiniones de todos. (In this class, let’s respect everyone’s opinions.)

Oye, respeta mi decisión, ¿quieres? (Hey, respect my decision, alright?)

Compañeros, respeten el medio ambiente y reciclen. (Colleagues, respect the environment and recycle.)

Joven, respete las leyes de tránsito para su seguridad. (Young person, respect traffic laws for your safety.)

En esta empresa, respetemos la diversidad cultural. (In this company, let’s respect cultural diversity.)

Mamá, respeta mi privacidad, por favor. (Mom, respect my privacy, please.)

Chicos, respeten el turno de palabra en la reunión. (Guys, respect the speaking order in the meeting.)

Vecino, respete el horario de silencio nocturno. (Neighbor, respect the nighttime quiet hours.)

En este restaurante, respetemos la política de no fumar. (In this restaurant, let’s respect the no-smoking policy.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.