respect
gb/ɹɪspˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
tisztelet, megbecsülés, tisztel, nagyra becsül, tiszteletben tart, tekintet, szempont
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
tisztelet
B1
megbecsülés
B2
Patrón de uso:
respect for [someone/something]
She has earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.
Kemény munkájával kivívta kollégái tiszteletét.
Children should be taught to show respect for their elders.
A gyerekeket meg kell tanítani arra, hogy tiszteletet mutassanak az idősebbek iránt.
His courage won him the respect of the entire community.
Respect for the law is essential in a peaceful society.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have great respect for my teacher.
Nagyon tisztelem a tanáromat.
We must show respect to older people.
Tiszteletet kell mutatnunk az idősebb emberek iránt.
He has the respect of his friends.
Respect for rules is important.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'respect' (noun) with 'respects' (plural) meaning greetings or regards in formal letters.
Significado
Admiration and high regard
Colocaciones
earn respect
|gain respect
|show respect
|lose respect
|mutual respect
Sinónimos
esteem (Slightly more formal; emphasizes high opinion or value placed on someone.)
Antónimos
disrespect (Lack of admiration or regard; showing rudeness or contempt.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A good feeling you have for someone because they are good at something or have good qualities.
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something, often because of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
VERBO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
to respect [someone/something]
I really respect her for standing up for what she believes in.
Nagyon tisztelem, amiért kiáll a meggyőződése mellett.
We must respect the environment and protect it for future generations.
Tisztelnünk kell a környezetet, és meg kell óvnunk a jövő nemzedékei számára.
He respects his parents' advice, even if he doesn't always follow it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I respect my father very much.
Nagyon tisztelem az apámat.
We should respect the law.
Tiszteletben kell tartanunk a törvényt.
She respects her teachers.
Error frecuente:
Some learners use 'respect to' instead of 'respect' directly. Correct: 'I respect him,' not 'I respect to him.'
Significado
Show admiration and regard
Colocaciones
respect others
|respect the rules
|respect authority
|respect someone's wishes
Sinónimos
admire (Focuses more on positive feelings than on proper treatment.)
Antónimos
disrespect (To treat without proper regard or courtesy.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To think someone or something is good and important, and to treat them well because of that.
To feel or express deep admiration for someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or position.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
tisztelet
B1
They spoke quietly out of respect for the sleeping baby.
Az alvó kisbabára való tekintettel halkan beszéltek.
Please show some respect when visiting the memorial site.
Kérjük, tanúsítsanak némi tiszteletet, amikor az emlékhelyre látogatnak.
The students stood in silence as a sign of respect.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We were quiet out of respect for the teacher.
A tanár iránti tiszteletből csendben maradtunk.
He took off his hat as a sign of respect.
A tisztelet jeleként levette a kalapját.
They listened with respect.
Significado
Politeness and consideration
Colocaciones
out of respect
|with respect
|pay respect
Sinónimos
courtesy (Emphasizes politeness and manners rather than deep admiration.)
Antónimos
rudeness (Implication of impolite or inconsiderate behavior.)
Temas
manners
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Polite actions and words you use to show you think someone is important.
Polite behavior and consideration shown toward someone or something considered important.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
4
Patrón de uso:
in this/that/some respect(s)
In this respect, our plan differs from theirs.
Ebben a tekintetben a mi tervünk eltér az övékétől.
The two proposals are similar in many respects.
A két javaslat sok tekintetben hasonló.
In some respects, the new policy is better than the old one.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this respect, I agree with you.
Ebben a tekintetben egyetértek veled.
The cars are alike in many respects.
Az autók sok tekintetben hasonlítanak egymásra.
The new rule is better in some respects.
Error frecuente:
'Respects' here is plural and does not mean feelings of admiration.
Significado
Particular aspect or detail
Colocaciones
in this respect
|in many respects
Sinónimos
regard (Formal; used similarly to mean aspect or consideration.)
Temas
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A specific part or way of thinking about something.
A particular aspect, point, or detail of a subject being considered.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
respect
AFI
GB/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪspˈɛkt/
Sílabas y acento
re - spect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: respect
- Plural: respect, respects
Verb
- Base: respect
- 3rd Person Singular: respects
- Present Participle: respecting
- Past: respected
Familia de palabras
Forms
respects
noun
respecting
verb
respected
verb
Core family
respectful
adjective B1
respectfully
adverb B2
Related words
respectable
adjective B1
respectably
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expresiones
in this respect
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs ɹɪspˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
About this aspect or point
About this part of the topic we are talking about now.
Ejemplos
- In this respect, our results match the earlier findings.
- The two systems are similar in this respect.
no respect for [someone/something]
1/nˈoʊ ɹɪspˈɛkt fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Complete lack of regard
Not having any good feeling or polite behavior toward someone or something.
Ejemplos
- He shows no respect for authority.
- They have no respect for the rules.
out of respect (for)
1/ˈaʊt əv ɹɪspˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
Due to polite regard
Because you want to be polite and show that you think someone is important.
Ejemplos
- They lowered their voices out of respect for the speaker.
- Out of respect for her wishes, we kept the news private.
pay your respects
1/pˈeɪ jˈʊɹ ɹɪspˈɛkts/
fixed phrase
Show honor after death
To visit someone’s funeral or grave to show you care and honor them.
Ejemplos
- Hundreds came to pay their respects at the funeral.
- We stopped by the cemetery to pay our respects.
with all due respect
1/wˈɪθ ˈɔl dˈu ɹɪspˈɛkt/
idiom
formal
Polite disagreement phrase
A polite way to start saying you do not agree with someone or want to criticize them.
Ejemplos
- With all due respect, I think you are mistaken.
- With all due respect, that plan will not work.
with all due respect
7/wˈɪθ ˈɔl dˈu ɹɪspˈɛkt/
idiom
formal
polite disagreement opener
Say "with all due respect" before a disagreement, but be careful: it can sound less polite than intended.
Ejemplos
- With all due respect, I don't think that's accurate.
- With all due respect to the committee, this plan will not work.
- With all due respect, you weren't there.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- With all due respect, I disagree with your conclusion.