The Future Tense of respetar is used to express actions that will happen in the future, for example, Respetaré las reglas del juego. (I will respect the rules of the game.)

Respetar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Respetar generally means to respect or show regard for someone or something, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Respect/Regard: This is the most common meaning. For example, Respetaré las reglas de la casa (I will respect the house rules).

Obey/Follow: It can also mean to obey or follow rules or instructions. For example, Respetaremos el límite de velocidad (We will obey the speed limit).

Preserve/Maintain: In some contexts, it means to preserve or maintain something. For example, Respetaremos el medio ambiente (We will preserve the environment).

Avoid Disturbing: It can also mean to avoid disturbing or interfering with something. For example, Respetaréis el silencio en la biblioteca (You all will respect the silence in the library).

Colloquial Usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to express admiration or approval. For example, ¡Respetaré tu decisión, tío! (I’ll respect your decision, dude!).

Examples

Examples of Respetar in the Future Tense

Cuando vayamos de vacaciones, respetaremos las costumbres locales. (When we go on vacation, we will respect the local customs.)

Si quieres hacer amigos nuevos, respetarás sus creencias y opiniones. (If you want to make new friends, you will respect their beliefs and opinions.)

En la próxima reunión de la comunidad, respetarán el turno para hablar de cada persona. (At the next community meeting, they will respect each person’s turn to speak.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo con las reglas, respetarás la autoridad del profesor. (Even if you don’t agree with the rules, you will respect the teacher’s authority.)

Mis hijos respetarán el toque de queda cuando salgan con sus amigos. (My kids will respect the curfew when they go out with their friends.)

Yo respetaré tu decisión, aunque no la entienda. (I will respect your decision, even if I don’t understand it.)

En el futuro, la gente respetará más el medio ambiente. (In the future, people will respect the environment more.)

Cuando seas mayor, respetarás las leyes y normas de la sociedad. (When you are older, you will respect the laws and norms of society.)

Después del escándalo, la empresa respetará mejor la privacidad de sus clientes. (After the scandal, the company will better respect the privacy of its customers.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, respetarás las opiniones de tus colegas. (If you want to progress in your career, you will respect the opinions of your colleagues.)

Mis suegros respetarán mi espacio personal cuando vengan de visita. (My in-laws will respect my personal space when they come to visit.)

En el nuevo trabajo, respetarán el código de vestimenta formal. (At the new job, they will respect the formal dress code.)

Aunque sea difícil, respetaré la decisión del juez sobre mi caso. (Even though it’s difficult, I will respect the judge’s decision on my case.)

Cuando seas padre, respetarás los deseos y necesidades de tus hijos. (When you become a parent, you will respect your children’s wishes and needs.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.