The Subjunctive Mood of Respetar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action, for example: Espero que respetes mis decisiones. (I hope you respect my decisions.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Respetar (to respect) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of respetar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or state related to respecting or showing regard for someone or something.

To show respect or regard: For example, Es importante que respetes a tus mayores. (It’s important that you respect your elders.)

To demand respect: For example, Exijo que me respetes en mi propia casa. (I demand that you respect me in my own home.)

To express uncertainty about respecting: For example, No sé si deba respetar sus deseos. (I don’t know if I should respect their wishes.)

Colloquial/Slang usage: For example, ¡Respeta, güey! (Show some respect, dude!)

Examples

Examples of Respetar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que todos respetemos las reglas de la comunidad. (It’s important that we all respect the community rules.)

Me gustaría que respetes mi espacio personal. (I’d like you to respect my personal space.)

Para tener una buena relación, es necesario que respeten los límites establecidos. (To have a good relationship, it’s necessary that they respect the established boundaries.)

Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno respete los derechos humanos. (Hopefully the new government respects human rights.)

Es fundamental que respetemos el medio ambiente para un futuro sostenible. (It’s essential that we respect the environment for a sustainable future.)

Espero que respetes mi decisión de no beber alcohol. (I hope you respect my decision not to drink alcohol.)

Para tener éxito en el trabajo, es importante que respeten a sus colegas. (To be successful at work, it’s important that they respect their colleagues.)

Ojalá que todos respeten las tradiciones culturales de la región. (Hopefully everyone respects the cultural traditions of the region.)

Es crucial que respetemos los derechos de las minorías. (It’s crucial that we respect the rights of minorities.)

Espero que respetes mi decisión de no fumar en casa. (I hope you respect my decision not to smoke at home.)

Para mantener una buena amistad, es importante que respeten los límites personales. (To maintain a good friendship, it’s important that they respect personal boundaries.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.