Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
dócil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdoθil/
Meaning
- adjectiveobedient
Example
Mi perro es dócil.
My dog is obedient.
More examples
Los padres valoran cuando el niño dócil ayuda en casa.
Parents appreciate when the obedient child helps at home.
Core concept
A calm dog following a trainer's hand signal.
Common phrases
niño dócil
obedient child
empleado dócil
obedient employee
Similar words
obediente: Follows orders or commands reliably and does what is asked.
sumiso: Yields to others' will and avoids resisting or asserting oneself.
complaciente: Adjusts behavior to match others' wishes in order to please them.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para alguien o algo que se deja manejar o adiestrar con facilidad.
Word origin
Spanish dócil comes from Latin docilis, from docere 'to teach', originally meaning 'easy to teach' and therefore receptive to instruction.
Usage tips
- English 'docile' can imply meekness, while Spanish dócil is often a neutral comment about trainability rather than moral weakness.