Respeitamos

Respeitamos is the present indicative first-person plural form of the Portuguese verb respeitar, meaning “we respect.” It is used to indicate that a group, including the speaker, has regard for people, rules, ideas, or cultures. In everyday speech, it can appear in statements of commitment or argument, such as “Respeitamos as diferenças” or “Respeitamos as leis.”

Grammatically, respeitar is a regular -ar verb. The key forms include eu respeito, tu respeitas, ele respeita, nós respeitamos, vós respeitais, eles respeitam. The form respeitamos functions in present tense, while other tenses and moods are formed with standard verb conjugation and auxiliary verbs.

Etymology traces respeitar to respectus in Latin, from respicere meaning “to look at, regard.” Over time, the term acquired the broader sense of regard, esteem, and consideration toward people, groups, or norms, which is carried into modern Portuguese.

Usage and significance: the term is common in everyday Portuguese and is frequently used in slogans and discourse promoting civility, tolerance, and human rights. It appears in educational settings, media campaigns, and community initiatives, often to emphasize mutual respect and cooperative conduct in diverse social contexts, including Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions.

See also: respeito, respeitar, respeito (respect).