What is the Spanish word for "disobey"?

Learn how to say "disobey" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

disobey

Spanish

desobedecer

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Alternative translations of "disobey"

incumplir
rebelarse
desacatar
transgredir

Examples of how to use "disobey" in Spanish

English
You should not disobey your parents.
Spanish
No deberías desobedecer a tus padres.
English
Children often disobey their parents.
Spanish
Los niños suelen desobedecer a sus padres.
English
She disobeyed the teacher yesterday.
Spanish
Ella desobedeció al maestro ayer.
English
He is disobeying the safety rules now.
Spanish
Él está desobedeciendo las reglas de seguridad ahora.
English
They have disobeyed the coach before.
Spanish
Ellos han desobedecido al entrenador antes.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "disobey" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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