Obedecer (en. Obey)

/obeðeˈθer/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To act according to the orders or instructions of someone.

Soldiers must obey the orders of their superiors.

Los soldados deben obedecer las órdenes de sus superiores.

To respond to an authority or established norm.

It is important to obey traffic rules.

Es importante obedecer las reglas de tráfico.

To follow the wishes or instructions of another person.

The dog always obeys its owner.

El perro siempre obedece a su dueño.

From Latin 'oboedĭre', which means 'to listen, to follow'.

to obey blindly

To act without questioning orders.

obedecer ciegamente

to obey the law

To comply with the rules established by legislation.

obedecer la ley

to obey someone

To follow the instructions of a specific person.

obedecer a alguien

I obey

First person singular of the present indicative of to obey.

obedezco

obedient

One who obeys orders or instructions.

obediente

obedient

That can be obeyed.

obedecible

To pay attention

I always pay attention to my dad.

Siempre le hago caso a mi papá.

To work

You have to work if you want to be allowed to go out.

Tienes que chambear si quieres que te dejen salir.