obedient persons

[/oʊˈbiːdiənt ˈpɜːrsənz/]
noun phrasepl: obedient persons
pessoas obedientes
1. individuals who comply with rules, instructions, or authority without resistance
The obedient persons in the class followed the teacher's instructions precisely.
As pessoas obedientes na classe seguiram as instruções do professor com precisão.
2. people who show a willingness to obey or submit to authority
The military values obedient persons who can execute orders effectively.
O exército valoriza pessoas obedientes que podem executar ordens efetivamente.
In Brazilian culture, obedience is often valued in family hierarchies and institutional settings, particularly in education and military contexts. The concept reflects traditional values of respect for authority figures. In American contexts, obedience is often balanced with individual autonomy and critical thinking.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compliant personsdutiful personssubmissive personscooperative personsdocile persons
Antonyms / Antônimos
disobedient personsrebellious personsdefiant personsinsubordinate persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pessoas obedientes
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
pessoas obedientes
Formal usage in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
pessoas obedientes
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas obedientes
Common in formal contexts; informal speech may use 'galera que obedece'

Related Words

obedienceobeycompliancesubordinatedisciplineauthority

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow orders to the letter
toe the line
follow suit
go along with
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