Meaning and behavior
What does obedecer mean?
Obedecer means to obey. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
to be caused by, to be due to, to be attributable to.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- obedecer
- Gerund
- obedeciendo
- Past participle
- obedecido
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of obedecer for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| yo | obedezco |
| tú | obedeces |
| él / ella / usted | obedece |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedecemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedecéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | obedecen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of obedecer is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| yo | obedecí |
| tú | obedeciste |
| él / ella / usted | obedeció |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedecimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedecisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | obedecieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of obedecer, or for background information.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| yo | obedecía |
| tú | obedecías |
| él / ella / usted | obedecía |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedecíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedecíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | obedecían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of obedecer for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| yo | obedeceré |
| tú | obedecerás |
| él / ella / usted | obedecerá |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedeceremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedeceréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | obedecerán |
Conjugation guide
Subjunctive forms
Subjunctive forms
Present subjunctive
Use these forms when a current wish, reaction, doubt or another trigger requires the subjunctive.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| yo | obedezca |
| tú | obedezcas |
| él / ella / usted | obedezca |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedezcamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedezcáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | obedezcan |
Conjugation guide
Commands
Commands
Affirmative commands
Choose the affirmative command of obedecer that matches the person being addressed.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| tú | obedece |
| usted | obedezca |
| nosotros / nosotras | obedezcamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | obedeced |
| ustedes | obedezcan |
Commands
Negative commands
Use no with the matching command form of obedecer.
| Subject | Obedecer |
|---|---|
| tú | no obedezcas |
| usted | no obedezca |
| nosotros / nosotras | no obedezcamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | no obedezcáis |
| ustedes | no obedezcan |
Verified context
Examples with obedecer
Obedece siempre a tu padre.
Always obey your father.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRPor favor obedezca las reglas de la escuela.
Please follow the school rules.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRMi hijo no me obedece.
My son doesn't obey me.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Obedecer FAQ
What does obedecer mean?
Obedecer means to obey.
Is obedecer regular or irregular?
Obedecer is a irregular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of obedecer?
The gerund of obedecer is obedeciendo.
What is the past participle of obedecer?
The past participle of obedecer is obedecido.
How is obedecer conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is obedezco, obedeces, obedece, obedecemos, obedecen.
How is obedecer conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is obedecí, obedeciste, obedeció, obedecimos, obedecieron.
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