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"Combatir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to fight", and "respetar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to respect". Learn more about the difference between "combatir" and "respetar" below.
combatir(
kohm
-
bah
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teer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to battle)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
respetar(
rrehs
-
peh
-
tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to comply)
respetarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to respect
No te respetará nadie si tú no te respetas. No one will respect you if you do not respect yourself.
