B2 Collocation フォーマル

Respetar las normas

To respect the rules

意味

To adhere to established guidelines or standards of conduct.

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文化的背景

In Spain, 'respetar las normas' is often discussed in the context of 'civismo' (civic spirit). There is a strong emphasis on respecting public spaces, such as keeping beaches clean and following noise ordinances (though the latter is famously debated!). In Mexico, the phrase is frequently used in formal education. Children are taught 'el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz' (Benito Juárez), which is a philosophical foundation for 'respetar las normas'. In Argentina, there is a common social critique regarding the 'falta de respeto a las normas'. Intellectuals often discuss why it is difficult for the society to adhere to institutional rules, leading to a very self-aware use of the phrase. Colombia has a very formal and polite linguistic culture. 'Respetar las normas' is used with high frequency in public service announcements and is considered a mark of a 'persona educada' (a well-bred person).

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Use with Adverbs

To sound like a C1 speaker, use adverbs like 'estrictamente' or 'a rajatabla' (to the letter) with this phrase.

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Don't forget the 'LAS'

The most common mistake for English speakers is saying 'respetar normas'. Always include the article!

意味

To adhere to established guidelines or standards of conduct.

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Use with Adverbs

To sound like a C1 speaker, use adverbs like 'estrictamente' or 'a rajatabla' (to the letter) with this phrase.

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Don't forget the 'LAS'

The most common mistake for English speakers is saying 'respetar normas'. Always include the article!

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The 'Picaresca' nuance

In some informal contexts, being too insistent on 'respetar las normas' can make you seem 'cuadrado' (square/rigid).

自分をテスト

Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'respetar' y el artículo necesario.

Es obligatorio que todos los ciudadanos ________ ________ normas de tráfico.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respeten las

We need the subjunctive 'respeten' because of the impersonal expression 'Es obligatorio que', and we must include the article 'las'.

¿Cuál de estas frases es la más adecuada para un entorno profesional?

En esta oficina...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respetamos las normas de conducta.

'Respetar las normas de conducta' is the most professional and precise collocation for a workplace.

Empareja el contexto con la norma correspondiente.

Contextos y Normas

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hospital - Normas de silencio

Each social setting has its own specific 'normas' that must be respected.

Completa el diálogo con la opción más natural.

A: ¿Por qué te pusieron una multa? B: Porque no ________ las normas de aparcamiento.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respeté

The speaker is explaining a past action that resulted in a fine, so the preterite 'respeté' is correct.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Formal vs. Informal

Formal
Acatar To abide by
Respetar To respect
Informal
Seguir To follow
Hacer caso To listen/obey

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'respetar' y el artículo necesario. Fill Blank B1

Es obligatorio que todos los ciudadanos ________ ________ normas de tráfico.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respeten las

We need the subjunctive 'respeten' because of the impersonal expression 'Es obligatorio que', and we must include the article 'las'.

¿Cuál de estas frases es la más adecuada para un entorno profesional? Choose B2

En esta oficina...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respetamos las normas de conducta.

'Respetar las normas de conducta' is the most professional and precise collocation for a workplace.

Empareja el contexto con la norma correspondiente. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hospital - Normas de silencio

Each social setting has its own specific 'normas' that must be respected.

Completa el diálogo con la opción más natural. dialogue_completion B1

A: ¿Por qué te pusieron una multa? B: Porque no ________ las normas de aparcamiento.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: respeté

The speaker is explaining a past action that resulted in a fine, so the preterite 'respeté' is correct.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

'Normas' usually refers to social or legal standards, while 'reglas' often refers to games, sports, or specific technical instructions.

Yes, it is very common and slightly more informal than 'respetar las normas'.

Because 'normas' are not people. You only use 'respetar a' for people (e.g., 'Respetar a los padres').

'Acatar' is much more formal and implies submission to an authority, like a judge or a general.

You can say 'romper las normas', 'saltarse las normas', or 'incumplir las normas'.

Yes, it is a universal collocation understood and used in all Spanish-speaking regions.

Extremely. It is a foundational phrase in legal Spanish.

Yes, you can talk about 'respetar las normas de la iglesia' or 'normas religiosas'.

It is an idiom meaning 'strictly' or 'to the letter'. You can say 'Respetar las normas a rajatabla'.

Yes, it follows the standard -ar conjugation pattern perfectly.

関連フレーズ

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Cumplir con el deber

similar

To fulfill one's duty.

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Saltarse las normas

contrast

To break or skip the rules.

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Acatar una orden

specialized form

To obey a specific command.

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Seguir la corriente

similar

To go with the flow.

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