Si obedeces la ley, podrías evitar problemas con las autoridades.
English: If you obey the law, you could avoid problems with the authorities.
obedecer /ˌoβeðeθˈeɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "obey".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Control e Influencia
- Source term
- obey
- Translation
- obedecer
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | obedecer |
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + obedecer
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos obedecer.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Control e Influencia.
Example Sentences
Los soldados deben obedecer las órdenes sin cuestionarlas en el momento.
English: Soldiers must obey orders without questioning them in the moment.
El perro obedeció todas las órdenes que le dio su joven dueño.
English: The dog obeyed every command its young owner gave.
Se espera que los ciudadanos obedezcan las leyes del país.
English: Citizens are expected to obey the laws of the country.
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