Italian Word · Intermediate
rispetto
respect / regard
Pronunciation: ris-PET-to
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements; also used to mean 'with respect to' or 'compared to'.
Example
Ho molto rispetto per il suo lavoro. Rispetto a ieri, oggi fa più caldo.
I have a lot of respect for his work. Compared to yesterday, today is warmer.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice rispetto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.