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respeitava

[ʁɛʃpɛj'tavə]
verb
respected (imperfect past tense)
1. Third person singular imperfect past tense of 'respeitar' - to regard with respect or deference; to show consideration for
He respected his teacher's authority.
Ele respeitava a autoridade do seu professor.
2. To comply with or abide by rules, laws, or agreements
She respected the boundaries set by her parents.
Ela respeitava os limites estabelecidos pelos seus pais.
3. To refrain from interfering with or harming something
They respected the private property of others.
Eles respeitavam a propriedade privada dos outros.
Synonyms
admiravaacatavaconsideravahonrava
Antonyms
desrespeitavaignoravadesprezavaofendia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respeitava
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
respeitava
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

respeitar a vida alheia
respeitar os direitos
respeitar as diferenças
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