Obedecei

Obedecei is a Portuguese verb form, specifically the first-person singular pretérito perfeito do indicativo of obedecer. It translates as “I obeyed” in English and is used to describe a completed act of obedience to a rule, instruction, or authority.

Etymology: Obedecer comes from Latin oboedire (to obey). The form obedecei shares the same root and is part of the regular conjugation pattern for this verb in the pretérito perfeito in the first-person singular. Cognates exist in other Romance languages, such as Spanish obedecí.

Usage: Obedecer takes a prepositional object introduced by a, as in obedecer a alguém or obedecer às regras. In past narrative, it is used to report compliance with directives or norms. Examples include: “Eu obedecei às instruções do gerente,” meaning “I followed the manager’s instructions,” and “Ontem, eu obedecei às normas da empresa,” meaning “Yesterday I complied with the company’s rules.” The form is common in legal, military, educational, and everyday contexts to indicate obedience or compliance.