Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Obediente (en. Obedient)

    /oβeˈðjen̪te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who follows orders or instructions.
    The dog is very obedient and always follows his owner's commands.
    El perro es muy obediente y siempre sigue las órdenes de su dueño.
    One who acts according to what is indicated to them.
    The obedient students respect the school rules.
    Los estudiantes obedientes respetan las normas de la escuela.
    People who show submission to authority.
    She is a very obedient girl, always helps at home.
    Ella es una niña muy obediente, siempre ayuda en casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obedientem', present participle of 'obedire', which means 'to listen, to obey'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obedient as a dog
    It refers to someone who follows orders without questioning.
    obediente como un perro
    to be obedient
    To act according to the given instructions and guidelines.
    ser obediente

    Related Words

    obedience
    Fulfillment of what is ordered or expected.
    obediencia
    obedience
    Attitude or behavior of someone who obeys.
    obediência
    disobedient
    One who does not obey orders or instructions.
    desobediente

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to someone who is very compliant.
    That boy is so obedient that he always says yes to everything.
    Ese chico es tan obediente que siempre dice que sí a todo.
    Sometimes it is used in a derogatory tone for someone who does not think for themselves.
    Don’t be so obedient, think for yourself.
    No seas tan obediente, opina por ti mismo.