This is the 489th most frequent Polish word.
względu
"Reason" or "regard."
In this sentence, "względu" is part of the expression "ze względu na", which means "because of" or "due to" in English. It introduces a reason or cause for the action.
Nie poszedłem na spotkanie ze względu na deszcz.
I did not attend the meeting because of the rain.
Here, "względy" means "reasons" or "concerns" and indicates the aspects or considerations taken into account.
Wziąłem pod uwagę wszystkie względy przy wyborze mieszkania.
I considered all reasons/factors in choosing the apartment.
In this example, "względu" is part of the phrase "bez względu na", meaning "regardless of" or "irrespective of," expressing a disregard for certain factors.