What is the Spanish word for "obey"?

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

English

obey

Spanish

obedecer

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Examples of how to use "obey" in Spanish

English
A good dog will obey its owner.
Spanish
Un buen perro obedecerá a su dueño.
English
Children obey their parents at home.
Spanish
Los niños obedecen a sus padres en casa.
English
She obeyed the teacher yesterday.
Spanish
Ella obedeció al profesor ayer.
English
He is obeying the safety rules now.
Spanish
Él está obedeciendo las reglas de seguridad ahora.
English
We have obeyed the new regulations.
Spanish
Hemos obedecido las nuevas regulaciones.

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

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