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    Desobedecer (en. Disobey)

    /des.o.be.de'θeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To ignore or not comply with an order, mandate, or rule.
    The child disobeyed his parents by leaving the house without permission.
    El niño desobedeció a sus padres al salir de casa sin permiso.
    To act against what has been stipulated.
    Disobeying the laws can have legal consequences.
    Desobedecer las leyes puede tener consecuencias legales.
    To refuse to follow the instructions of an authority.
    The employee decided to disobey his boss's instructions.
    El empleado decidió desobedecer las instrucciones de su jefe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'desobedire', formed by 'des-' (negation) and 'obedire' (to obey).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disobey the law
    Not respecting the established rules by the government.
    desobedecer la ley
    disobey authority
    Not following the instructions of an authority figure.
    desobedecer a la autoridad
    disobey orders
    Not complying with the guidelines given by someone in power.
    desobedecer órdenes

    Related Words

    obey
    To fulfill what is commanded or indicated.
    obedecer
    infringe
    To violate a rule or law.
    infringir
    neglect
    Lack of attention or care in complying with something.
    desatención

    Slang Meanings

    To ignore
    That boy is always in trouble because he doesn't pay attention to the rules.
    Ese chico siempre está en problemas porque no hace caso a las reglas.
    To do what I want
    She disobeys because she simply wants to do what she wants.
    Ella desobedece porque simplemente quiere hacer lo que le da la gana.