obey in Spanish
obey in Spanish is obedecer, acatar, atenerse — obey means to do what someone in authority tells you to do.
obey in Spanish
obedecer
acatar
(obsolete, intransitive) To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).
atenerse
(obsolete, intransitive) To be obedient, compliant (to a given law, restriction etc.).
What does "obey" mean?
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verb To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
"The dog was trained to obey simple commands like sit and stay."
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verb To follow a rule, law, or instinct.
"Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times."
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obey in a sentence
- The dog was trained to obey simple commands like sit and stay.
- Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly.
- Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times.
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What is "obey" in Spanish?
"obey" in Spanish is obedecer, acatar, atenerse. obey means: To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
How do you use "obey" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog was trained to obey simple commands like sit and stay." In Spanish, "obey" is obedecer, acatar, atenerse.
Are there other ways to say "obey" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "obey": obedecer, acatar, atenerse.
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