The Spanish verb "respetar" means "to respect" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "respetar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "respetar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | respeto |
| tú | you (informal) | respetas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | respeta |
| nosotros | we | respetamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | respetáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | respetan |
Ella respeta a todos.
say it EH-yah rehs-PEH-tah ah TOH-dohs
She respects everyone.
In other languages
- French Elle respecte tout le monde.
- German Sie respektiert alle.
- Dutch Zij respecteert iedereen.
Yo respeto a mis abuelos.
say it YO rehs-peh-TOH ah mees ah-BWEH-lohs
I respect my grandparents.
In other languages
- French Je respecte mes grands-parents.
- German Ich respektiere meine Großeltern.
- Dutch Ik respecteer mijn grootouders.
How to Conjugate "respetar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | respeté |
| tú | you (informal) | respetaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | respetó |
| nosotros | we | respetamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | respetasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | respetaron |
Usted respetó las reglas.
say it oos-TEHD rehs-peh-TOH lahs REH-glahs
You respected the rules.
In other languages
- French Tu as respecté les règles.
- German Du hast die Regeln respektiert.
- Dutch Je hebt de regels gerespecteerd.
Yo respeté sus ideas.
say it yo rehs-peh-TAI soos ee-DEH-ahs
I respected their ideas.
In other languages
- French J'ai respecté leurs idées.
- German Ich respektierte ihre Ideen.
- Dutch Ik respecteerde hun ideeën.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | respetaba |
| tú | you (informal) | respetabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | respetaba |
| nosotros | we | respetábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | respetabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | respetaban |
Usted respetaba a los mayores.
say it oos-TEHD rehs-peh-TAH-bah ah lohs mah-YOH-rehs
You respected older people.
In other languages
- French Tu as respecté les personnes âgées.
- German Du hast ältere Menschen respektiert.
- Dutch Je hebt oudere mensen gerespecteerd.
Yo respetaba a mis vecinos.
say it yo rehs-peh-TAH-bah ah mees beh-SEE-nohs
I respected my neighbors.
In other languages
- French J'ai respecté mes voisins.
- German Ich respektierte meine Nachbarn.
- Dutch Ik respecteerde mijn buren.
How to Conjugate "respetar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | respetaré |
| tú | you (informal) | respetarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | respetará |
| nosotros | we | respetaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | respetaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | respetarán |
Ella respetará la regla.
say it EH-yah res-peh-tah-RÁ
She will respect the rule.
In other languages
- French Elle respectera la règle.
- German Sie wird die Regel respektieren.
- Dutch Zij zal de regel respecteren.
Yo respetaré tus ideas.
say it yo res-peh-tah-RÉ
I will respect your ideas.
In other languages
- French Je respecterai vos idées.
- German Ich werde Ihre Ideen respektieren.
- Dutch Ik zal jouw ideeën respecteren.
How to Conjugate "respetar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | respetaría |
| tú | you (informal) | respetarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | respetaría |
| nosotros | we | respetaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | respetaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | respetarían |
Usted respetaría la regla.
say it oos-TEHD rehs-peh-TAH-ree-ah
You would respect the rule.
In other languages
- French Vous respecteriez la règle.
- German Ihr würdet die Regel respektieren.
- Dutch Jullie zouden de regel respecteren.
Yo respetaría tus ideas.
say it yo rehs-peh-TAH-ree-ah
I would respect your ideas.
In other languages
- French Je respecterais vos idées.
- German Ich würde Ihre Ideen respektieren.
- Dutch Ik zou jouw ideeën respecteren.
Frequently Asked Questions About "respetar"
Is "respetar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Respetar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "respetar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "respetar" means "to respect" in English.
How do you conjugate "respetar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → respeto, tú → respetas, él/ella/usted → respeta, nosotros → respetamos, vosotros → respetáis, ellos/ustedes → respetan.
How many tenses does "respetar" have in Spanish?
"Respetar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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