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“obey” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oβeðeˈθeɾ/

Example

¡Obedece las reglas!

Obey the rules!

Illustration for obedecer (obey)

How to say “obey” in Spanish

“Obey” in Spanish is obedecer.

A citizen complying with a law or rule.

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

Example sentences with obedecer

Los ciudadanos deben obedecer la ley para vivir en sociedad.

Citizens must obey the law to live in society.

Tips for using obedecer

  • Obedecer takes a before a person (obedecer a los padres), and it is normally used for rules or authority rather than casual advice.

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