obedecer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to obey
The preterite conjugation of obedecer (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #327). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | obedecí |
| tú | obedeciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | obedeció |
| nosotros | obedecimos |
| vosotros | obedecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | obedecieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo obedecí.
Yesterday I obey.
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