The Future Tense of Respetar is used to express actions that will take place 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 (Latin American Spanish):

Respetar generally means to respect, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Respect: To treat someone or something with deference and courtesy. For example, Respetaré tus deseos (I will respect your wishes).

Obey: To comply with rules, laws or instructions. For example, Respetaremos las reglas de la casa (We will obey the house rules).

Preserve: To maintain something in its original state. For example, Respetaremos la tradición familiar (We will preserve the family tradition).

Colloquial Usage: In some Latin American slang, it can mean to fear or be intimidated by someone. For example, Respetaré a ese tipo, parece peligroso (I will respect/fear that guy, he seems dangerous).

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.)

Después de la reunión, respetarás las decisiones que tomamos. (After the meeting, you will respect the decisions we made.)

Si quieres tener éxito en los negocios, respetarás a tus colegas y clientes. (If you want to be successful in business, you will respect your colleagues and clients.)

Mis hijos respetarán las reglas de la casa cuando crezcan. (My children will respect the house rules when they grow up.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, respetarás la opinión de los demás. (Even if you disagree, you will respect others’ opinions.)

En la próxima reunión, respetaré el tiempo asignado para cada tema. (At the next meeting, I will respect the time allotted for each topic.)

Cuando seas mayor, respetarás las leyes y las autoridades. (When you are older, you will respect the laws and authorities.)

Mis amigos y yo respetaremos el medio ambiente durante nuestro viaje de camping. (My friends and I will respect the environment during our camping trip.)

Aunque sea difícil, respetarán las tradiciones familiares. (Even though it’s difficult, they will respect the family traditions.)

En el futuro, respetaré los deseos de mis padres sobre su cuidado. (In the future, I will respect my parents’ wishes about their care.)

Cuando seas adulto, respetarás las creencias de los demás, aunque no las compartas. (When you are an adult, you will respect others’ beliefs, even if you don’t share them.)

En la próxima fiesta, respetaremos el código de vestimenta formal. (At the next party, we will respect the formal dress code.)

Aunque sea un reto, respetaré las reglas del juego en todo momento. (Even though it’s a challenge, I will respect the rules of the game at all times.)

Cuando seas padre, respetarás las decisiones de tus hijos sobre su futuro. (When you become a parent, you will respect your children’s decisions about their future.)

En el trabajo, respetarán las políticas de la empresa sobre el uso de redes sociales. (At work, they will respect the company’s policies on social media use.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American 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.