respect in Portuguese

respect in Portuguese is respeito, reverência, respeitar — respect means a feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.

respect in Portuguese

respeito

noun

respeito

noun

(uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

reverência

noun

(uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

respeitar

verb

What does "respect" mean?

noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
"Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same."
verb To admire someone or something, or to treat them with consideration.
"I respect anyone who admits their mistakes and tries to put things right."
noun A particular aspect or detail of something.
"The two houses differ in only one respect, which is the size of the garden."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

respect in a sentence

Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same.
She earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.
I respect anyone who admits their mistakes and tries to put things right.
Employees are expected to respect one another's time.

Similar words in Portuguese

admiration appreciation deference esteem honor obedience observe prize

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "respect" in Portuguese?

"respect" in Portuguese is respeito, reverência, respeitar. respect means: A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.

How do you use "respect" in a sentence?

Example: "Teachers should treat pupils with respect, and pupils should do the same." In Portuguese, "respect" is respeito, reverência, respeitar.

Are there other ways to say "respect" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "respect": respeito, reverência, respeitar.

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