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“obedience” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oβeˈðjenθja/

Example

La obediencia ciega puede ser peligrosa.

Blind obedience can be dangerous.

Illustration for obediencia (obedience)

How to say “obedience” in Spanish

“Obedience” in Spanish is obediencia.

Disposition to accept and follow authority, rules, or given instructions.

Full entry for obediencia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with obediencia

Los niños suelen mostrar obediencia a los padres.

Children often show obedience to their parents.

Tips for using obediencia

  • Use obedecer or hacer caso when focusing on the action of obeying, since obediencia emphasizes the overall state or attitude rather than a single act.

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