obediente

[o.be.di.ˈẽ.tə (Portuguese) / o.be.ˈdjen.tə (Brazilian)]

adjectiveN/A (invariable for gender in usage, but agrees with noun)pl: obedientes

obedient

1. complying with or following orders, rules, or instructions

The obedient child followed her mother's instructions carefully.

A criança obediente seguiu as instruções de sua mãe cuidadosamente.

2. showing willingness to obey; submissive

The obedient dog sat when commanded.

O cão obediente sentou quando ordenado.

3. dutiful; respectful of authority

He was an obedient servant to the king.

Ele era um servo obediente do rei.

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General Brazilian

obediente

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

obediente

Standard usage in Portugal

ser obediente à lei

obediente às regras

filho obediente

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