The Conditional Mood of respetar is used to express what you would do in a hypothetical situation, for example: Respetaría las reglas si fuera el jefe. (I would respect the rules if I were the boss.)

Respetar is a regular verb, so its conditional conjugations follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Girar (to turn) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of respetar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

Respect or show consideration: For example, respetaría tus deseos si me los explicaras (I would respect your wishes if you explained them to me). This is the most common meaning, referring to treating someone or something with due regard.

Obey or comply with: For example, respetarías las reglas del juego (you would obey the rules of the game). This meaning implies following established rules, laws, or guidelines.

Preserve or maintain: For example, respetaríamos el medio ambiente (we would preserve the environment). This usage refers to protecting or keeping something in its original or desired state.

Refrain from disturbing: For example, respetarías mi privacidad (you would respect my privacy). This meaning involves not interfering with or intruding upon someone or something.

Slang: Back off or leave alone: For example, respetarías a mi novia, ¿no? (you’d respect/leave my girlfriend alone, right?). In informal contexts, it can imply a warning or threat to stay away from someone or something.

Examples

Examples of Girar in the Conditional Mood

Si respetaría las reglas de tránsito, evitaría multas. (If you would respect traffic rules, you would avoid fines.)

En la oficina, respetaríamos los horarios para mantener la productividad. (At the office, we would respect schedules to maintain productivity.)

Los niños respetarían más a sus padres si éstos les dieran un buen ejemplo. (Children would respect their parents more if they set a good example.)

Para tener una buena relación de pareja, respetaría los deseos y límites de mi compañero/a. (To have a good relationship, I would respect my partner’s wishes and boundaries.)

En un debate político, los candidatos respetarían las opiniones contrarias aunque no estuvieran de acuerdo. (In a political debate, candidates would respect opposing views even if they disagreed.)

Para mantener la paz, respetaríamos las creencias religiosas de las minorías. (To maintain peace, we would respect the religious beliefs of minorities.)

En un concierto, el público respetaría al artista guardando silencio durante las canciones. (At a concert, the audience would respect the artist by remaining silent during songs.)

Para conservar el medio ambiente, respetaríamos las áreas protegidas y no contaminaríamos. (To preserve the environment, we would respect protected areas and not pollute.)

En una empresa ética, respetarían los derechos laborales de los empleados. (In an ethical company, they would respect employees’ labor rights.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, respetaría los compromisos con mis clientes y socios. (To succeed in business, I would respect my commitments to clients and partners.)

En una familia amorosa, los hijos respetarían la autoridad de los padres. (In a loving family, children would respect their parents’ authority.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Girar (to turn) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.