con respecto a
/kon resˈpeɡto a/
In Spanish, "in regards to" is expressed as con respecto a.
This phrase is used to introduce a subject or refer to a specific topic being discussed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase con respecto a literally translates to "with respect to".
Which one should you use?
While con respecto a is a standard way to introduce a topic, you can also use en cuanto a to mean "with regard to" or "concerning".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase en cuanto a may be replaced in formal contexts by en lo que respecta a or con relación a.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase en cuanto a can be used interchangeably with con respecto a to introduce a topic.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying con respecto de by analogy with the English "with respect of". The standard and correct form is con respecto a.
Did you know?
- The root of respecto comes from the Latin word respiciō, which originally meant 'to look back at' or 'to look again'.
- Even though con respecto a contains a word that looks like 'respect', using it does not mean you are showing honor or admiration to the topic you are discussing.
Examples in context
- En relación a su solicitud, le enviamos la siguiente información.In regards to your request, we are sending you the following information.
- Con respecto a la reunión de mañana, necesitamos que preparen un informe.In regards to tomorrow's meeting, we need you to prepare a report.
- En lo que concierne a su propuesta, nos gustaría organizar una reunión para discutirla en detalle.In regards to your proposal, we would like to arrange a meeting to discuss it in detail.
- Respecto a la fiesta de mañana, ¿puedes traer algo de comida?In regards to tomorrow's party, can you bring some food?
- ¿Has pensado algo sobre el proyecto que te comenté?Have you thought about anything regarding the project I mentioned?
- En cuanto a la película de la que hablamos, no pude encontrarla en el cine.In regards to the movie we talked about, I couldn't find it in the cinema.
- Tengo una duda con respecto a la factura.I have a doubt in regards to the invoice.
- No tengo información con respecto a ese tema.I do not have information in regards to that topic.
- ¿Qué decidieron con respecto al nuevo proyecto?What did you decide in regards to the new project?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a work project in an office.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes noticias con respecto al contrato?Alejandro, do you have news in regards to the contract?
- AlejandroTodavía no he recibido nada, Sofía.I haven't received anything yet, Sofía.
- SofíaEspero que nos informen pronto.I hope they inform us soon.
- AlejandroYo también lo espero.I hope so too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry con respecto a, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, con, respecto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
