Obedezco (en. I obey)

/oβeˈðesko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To comply with what is ordered or required.
I always obey my parents.
Siempre obedezco a mis padres.
To act according to given instructions.
In class, I obey the teacher's rules.
En la clase, obedezco las reglas del maestro.
To accept someone's authority or decisions.
At my job, I obey my boss.
En mi trabajo, obedezco a mi jefe.

Etymology

From the Latin 'obedire', which means 'to listen' or 'to pay attention'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I obey blindly
Following instructions without questioning.
obedezco a ciegas

Related Words

obey
To follow the orders or instructions given.
obedecer
obedience
The act of obeying.
obediencia

Slang Meanings

To do what is said without questioning.
When the boss speaks, I obey without thinking.
Cuando el jefe habla, todos obedezco sin pensar.
To go with the flow.
In this place, I obey because there is no other option.
En este lugar, obedezco porque no hay otra opción.