No. 10,795 in Catalan
respectava
"Respectava" means "used to respect" or "was respecting" in English.
In a sentence
Sempre respectava les normes de convivència.
He always respected the rules of coexistence.
The word 'respectava' is used in the past tense to indicate habitual respect for rules.
Respectava molt la decisió dels seus amics.
She greatly respected her friends' decision.
Here, 'respectava' conveys admiration or acknowledgment for someone's decision in the past.
Participava en discussions constructives, però sempre respectava les opinions contràries.
He participated in constructive discussions but always respected opposing opinions.
In this context, 'respectava' shows consideration and acknowledgment for different perspectives.
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