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be respectful
[/bi rɪˈspɛktfəl/]
verb phrase
ser respeitoso/respeitosa
1.
to treat or regard someone with respect, consideration, and courtesy
You should be respectful to your elders.
Você deve ser respeitoso com seus mais velhos.
2.
to demonstrate deference and honor toward someone or something
Be respectful of other people's opinions, even if you disagree.
Seja respeitoso com as opiniões das outras pessoas, mesmo que você discorde.
Synonyms
be courteous
be polite
be considerate
show respect
be deferential
be reverent
Antonyms
be disrespectful
be rude
be impolite
be impertinent
be insolent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser respeitoso/respeitosa
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ser respeitador/respeitadora
alternative form used in European Portuguese
General
ter respeito
alternative phrase meaning to have/show respect
Related Idioms & Phrases
mind your manners
treat someone with respect
show someone due respect
give someone their due
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