🇬🇧🇪🇸 disobey - desobedecer : English Lesson

Meaning of "disobey" ("desobedecer"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To disobey means to not follow an instruction, rule, or command given by someone, like a parent, teacher, or sign. If a sign says "Do not walk on the grass," and you walk on the grass anyway, you are disobeying the sign. It's the opposite of obeying or following directions.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Sarah disobeyed the sign and tried to swim in the fountain.

Milo disobeyed the “no magic indoors” rule and now we have a flying couch.

Our dog disobeyed and buried Mom’s phone in the flowerpot—again.

I disobeyed the “no glitter” rule and now our entire house sparkles like a unicorn party.

I disobeyed Mom and tried to make spaghetti in the washing machine.

A little boy sees a rope fence and a sign: "Do not cross." He wants the shiny pond. He will disobey. He will disobey the sign. He will disobey his mother's call. He will disobey the calm voice inside. He will disobey reason. He steps forward, slips, and his mother grabs him—crying, then hugging, safe.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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