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Conjugation Chart of “Obedecer” (to obey) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Obedecer”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Obedecer is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Obedece las reglas. (Obey the rules.)

This verb belongs to the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.

How to Use Obedecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Obedecer generally means to obey or follow instructions, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To follow orders or instructions, for example, ¡Obedece a tus padres! (Obey your parents!)

Figurative meaning: To comply with rules or laws, for example, ¡Obedece las reglas del juego! (Obey the rules of the game!)

Colloquial meaning: To do as someone says without questioning, often used in a rude or dismissive way, for example, ¡Obedece y cállate! (Obey and shut up!)

Idiomatic meaning: To follow one’s instincts or desires, for example, ¡Obedece a tu corazón! (Follow your heart!)

Real Life Examples of Obedecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Obedece las reglas de la casa! (Obey the house rules!)

Hijo, obedece a tus padres. (Son, obey your parents.)

Empleados, obedezcan las instrucciones de seguridad. (Employees, obey the safety instructions.)

Turistas, obedezcan las señales de tránsito. (Tourists, obey the traffic signs.)

Amigos, obedezcamos las leyes del país anfitrión. (Friends, let’s obey the laws of the host country.)

Estudiantes, obedezcan al profesor en el aula. (Students, obey the teacher in the classroom.)

Ciudadanos, obedezcan las órdenes de evacuación. (Citizens, obey the evacuation orders.)

Equipo, obedezcamos el plan de juego. (Team, let’s obey the game plan.)

Hija, obedece a tus mayores. (Daughter, obey your elders.)

Pacientes, obedezcan las indicaciones médicas. (Patients, obey the medical instructions.)

Compañeros, obedezcamos el código de conducta. (Colleagues, let’s obey the code of conduct.)

Niños, obedezcan a sus padres. (Children, obey your parents.)

Atletas, obedezcan las reglas del deporte. (Athletes, obey the rules of the sport.)

Familia, obedezcamos las tradiciones. (Family, let’s obey the traditions.)

Conductores, obedezcan las señales de tránsito. (Drivers, obey the traffic signs.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Obedecer (to obey) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.