What does obedecer in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word obedecer in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use obedecer in Portuguese.

The word obedecer in Portuguese means obey, obey, cede to, obey, obey, submit to, obey, , obey, obedecer, cumprir, obedecer, cumprir, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, obedecer, seguir, obedecer a, conformar com, obedecer a, obedecer às regras. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word obedecer

obey

verbo transitivo (aceitar, cumprir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

obey

verbo transitivo (estar sob as ordens de)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

cede to

verbo transitivo (impulso, capricho (ceder, seguir)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

obey

verbo transitivo (mostrar obediência)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

obey

(responder comando)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

submit to

verbo transitivo (submeter-se, ceder)

obey

(aceitar, cumprir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

obey

(mostrar obediência)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

obedecer

verbal expression (obey [sb]) (ordens, autoridade)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

The journalist failed to comply with the judge's orders to reveal his sources.

cumprir

intransitive verb (meet requirements)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Se você se recusar a obedecer, corre o risco de sofrer uma penalidade.

If you refuse to comply, you run the risk of incurring a penalty.

obedecer

transitive verb (do as told) (fazer como dito)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

As crianças devem obedecer aos seus pais.

Children should obey their parents.

cumprir, obedecer

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (obey)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Cathy decidiu cumprir as regras.

Cathy decided to abide by the rules.

obedecer

intransitive verb (do as told)

Após horas de interrogatório policial, o suspeito cooperou (or: colaborou).

After hours of questioning by the police, the suspect complied.

obedecer

transitive verb (comply with: [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Todos devem obedecer à lei.

Everyone should obey the law.

obedecer

transitive verb (follow, correspond with) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Tudo no universo obedece às leis da física.

Everything in the universe obeys the laws of physics.

obedecer

transitive verb (respond quickly) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Este carro esportivo obedece ao menor toque no volante.

This sports car obeys the slightest touch on the wheel.

obedecer

intransitive verb (follow instructions)

Linda ensinou seu cachorro a obedecer.

Linda taught her dog to obey.

obedecer

intransitive verb (obey)

Ele está sempre em apuros e não obedece.

He's always in trouble and doesn't mind.

obedecer

transitive verb (heed, obey)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Obedeça a sua mãe e limpe seu quarto.

Mind your mother and clean your room.

seguir

transitive verb (obey: a route, pattern, etc.)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

Aline seguiu com cuidado o padrão de tricô do pulôver.

Alina carefully followed the knitting pattern for the pullover.

obedecer a

(go along with, obey)

Advogados têm que obedecer estritamente às regras de conduta profissional.

Lawyers have to strictly comply with the rules of professional conduct.

conformar com, obedecer a

(correspond with, be consistent with)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

O príncipe deseja que toda a nova arquitetura esteja em conformidade com a arquitetura tradicional. // Esta peça está de acordo com as especificações?

The prince wants all new architecture to conform with traditional architecture. // Does this part conform to the specifications?

obedecer às regras

verbal expression (comply with regulations)

You must obey the rules!

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