rispettata

Rispettata is the feminine singular past participle of the Italian verb rispettare and is used as an adjective or in passive voice constructions. It generally means that someone or something has been accorded respect or that rules, norms, or obligations have been observed. As an adjective it agrees with the noun it modifies: una persona rispettata, una regola rispettata.

Etymology and grammar: Rispettata is derived from rispettare, whose past participle is rispettato. The feminine singular ending -ata marks agreement with feminine nouns. Related forms include rispettato (masculine singular), rispettate (feminine plural), and rispettati (masculine plural).

Usage: Rispettata frequently describes social esteem or official approval. For example, una figura rispettata nella comunità means a figure respected in the community. It can also indicate compliance with laws or customs, as in le norme sono state rispettate. In passive constructions with essere, the participle agrees with the subject: La legge è stata rispettata.

Nuance and style: The term conveys both personal esteem and observance of rules, depending on context. It is common in formal and semi-formal writing, journalism, and spoken Italian when discussing reputation or compliance.

See also: rispettare, rispetto, rispettoso. The adjective contrasts with rispettoso (respectful) and with rispetto (respect) as a noun, while rispettare provides the verb lineage for the participle rispettata.