Obedeció (en. Obeyed)

/obeðeˈθio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To fulfill what is ordered or commanded.
The boy obeyed his teacher's instructions.
El niño obedeció las instrucciones de su maestro.
To act according to the will or wishes of someone.
The dog obeyed its owner without hesitation.
El perro obedeció a su dueño sin dudar.
To submit to established laws or norms.
All citizens obeyed the new regulations.
Todos los ciudadanos obedecieron las nuevas regulaciones.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'obedire', which means 'to listen' or 'to attend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to obey someone
to follow the instructions or wishes of another person.
obedecer a alguien
to obey orders
to do what has been commanded.
obedecer órdenes

Related Words

to obey
Act of fulfilling a mandate or suggestion.
obedecer
obedience
Act of obeying.
obediencia

Slang Meanings

To heed
That boy always listens when spoken to.
Ese chico siempre hace caso cuando le hablan.
To go with the flow
She always goes with the flow in her group of friends.
Ella siempre sigue la corriente en su grupo de amigos.