Obedecer (en. To 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.
Etymology
From Latin 'oboedĭre', which means 'to listen, to follow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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
Slang Meanings
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.