Usage Note
Obediencia carries a stronger moral weight than simple compliance — it often appears in religious, military, or parental contexts. The adjective is obediente ('obedient') and the verb obedecer ('to obey'). Unlike English 'obedience', it is never used as a dog-training command.
Examples
"La obediencia es una virtud importante."
Natural Translation
Obedience is an important virtue.
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