Obedezca (en. Obey)

/o.βe.ðes.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of complying with what someone orders or disposes.
It is important that you obey the school's rules.
Es importante que obedezca las normas del colegio.
To follow the will of an authority or law.
If everyone obeys the rules, there will be fewer problems.
Si todos obedezcan las reglas, habrá menos problemas.
To show respect and submission to a superior.
The dog always obeys its owner.
El perro siempre obedezca a su dueño.

Etymology

From Latin 'obedīscere', meaning 'to listen to' or 'to pay attention to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

follow the instructions
Comply with the instructions given to you.
obedezca a las instrucciones
obey without questioning
Do what you are asked without hesitation or questioning.
obedezca sin cuestionar

Related Words

obedience
Action of obeying; respect for the rules.
obediencia
obedient
One who obeys, who follows orders.
obediente
to obey
To act according to what is ordered.
obedecer

Slang Meanings

To pay attention
If you don't pay attention, I won't let you go out.
Si no haces caso, no te dejaré salir.
To yield to
In the end, he had to yield to the rules.
Al final, tuvo que ceder ante las reglas.