obediencia
“obediencia” betyder “obedience” på spanska (the act of following orders or rules).
obedience
Även: compliance
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El perro fue a una escuela de obediencia.
A2The dog went to an obedience school.
Debemos actuar en obediencia a las leyes vigentes.
B1We must act in obedience to the current laws.
La obediencia ciega puede ser peligrosa en algunas situaciones.
B2Blind obedience can be dangerous in some situations.
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From the Latin word 'oboedientia', which comes from 'ob-audire' (literally 'to listen toward someone').
Först dokumenterat: 13th century
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Vanliga frågor
Is 'obediencia' used for legal compliance?
Yes, but 'cumplimiento' is also very common in legal and business settings. 'Obediencia' often implies a hierarchy, like a soldier to a captain or a pet to an owner.
Does it sound formal?
It is a neutral word. While it is used in formal documents, it is perfectly normal to use it when talking about children or pets.
How do I pronounce the 'c' in 'obediencia'?
If you are in Spain, it sounds like 'th'. In Latin America, it sounds like 's'.