The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Respetar is used to give direct orders or instructions to respect something or someone, 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 verbs of that type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian 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 or rules: For example, ¡Respeta las reglas de la casa! (Respect the house rules!)

Show consideration: For example, ¡Respeta mi espacio personal! (Respect my personal space!)

Avoid disturbing: For example, ¡Respeta el silencio en la biblioteca! (Respect the silence in the library!)

Treat with deference: For example, ¡Respeta a tus mayores! (Respect your elders!)

Slang: Back off: For example, ¡Respétame, viejo! (Back off, dude!)

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.)

Oye, respeta a tus mayores, ¿quieres? (Hey, respect your elders, will you?)

En el parque, respetad las áreas verdes y no arrojen basura. (In the park, respect the green areas and don’t litter.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, respeta a tus colegas y superiores. (If you want to progress in your career, respect your colleagues and superiors.)

Amigos, respetemos las opiniones de los demás, aunque no estemos de acuerdo. (Friends, let’s respect others’ opinions, even if we disagree.)

En esta familia, respeten las tradiciones que hemos mantenido por generaciones. (In this family, respect the traditions we’ve maintained for generations.)

Cuando manejes, respeta las señales de tránsito y los límites de velocidad. (When driving, respect the traffic signs and speed limits.)

En esta clase, respeten el turno de palabra y no interrumpan a los demás. (In this class, respect the turn to speak and don’t interrupt others.)

Si quieres tener una buena relación, respeta los límites y la privacidad de tu pareja. (If you want to have a good relationship, respect your partner’s boundaries and privacy.)

En este evento cultural, respetemos las tradiciones ancestrales de los pueblos originarios. (At this cultural event, let’s respect the ancestral traditions of indigenous peoples.)

Si quieres tener éxito en los negocios, respeta a tus clientes y socios comerciales. (If you want to succeed in business, respect your clients and business partners.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian 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.