rispettano

Rispetto is the Italian verb rispettare in its third person plural present indicative form, rispettano. It means "they respect" and is used to describe actions performed by multiple subjects who regard someone or something with esteem, consideration, or obedience. The verb can express respect toward people, rules, norms, or rights, and it can also convey compliance or adherence to expectations or laws.

Etymology and meaning: rispettare derives from Latin respectare, related to the noun rispetto (respect). In Italian, the sense range includes showing deference or esteem, honoring a person, and obeying or following rules or norms. The nuance can shift from personal regard to formal compliance depending on context.

Grammatical notes: rispettare is a regular -are verb. In the present tense, the full paradigm is: io rispetto, tu rispetti, lui/lei rispetta, noi rispettiamo, voi rispettate, loro rispettano. Beyond present tense, the verb forms plural subjects, such as rispettano, are common in both narrative and descriptive prose. It takes a direct object, typically a person, a rule, or a norm (rispettano le regole, rispettano gli anziani).

Usage examples: I ragazzi rispettano le regole. (The youths respect the rules.) Le persone rispettano i diritti umani. (People respect human rights.) È importante rispettare gli altri e le opinioni diverse. (It is important to respect others and different opinions.) In passive or impersonal constructions, one may encounter devices such as devono essere rispettate (must be respected).

See also: rispettare, rispetto, rispettoso, cortesia.