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"Promover" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to promote", and "respetar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to respect". Learn more about the difference between "promover" and "respetar" below.
promover(
proh
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moh
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to promote
Esa maestra promueve la lectura en su salón de clases.That teacher promotes reading in her classroom.
b. to cause
El movimiento promovió la separación entre la Iglesia y el Estado.The movement caused a separation between Church and State.
c. to provoke (conflict)
La sentencia del tribunal promovió una pelea entre la policía y los manifestantes.The court's ruling provoked a fight between the police and the demonstrators.
respetar(
rrehs
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peh
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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.
