obedejas

Obedejas is commonly encountered as a nonstandard form connected to the Spanish verb obedecer. In standard modern Spanish, the second-person singular present indicative form of obedecer is obedeces, not obedejas. The appearance of obedejas is generally considered an error or a regional/colloquial variant that is not listed in formal dictionaries or grammar references.

Usage and status. Obedejas is not recognized as a correct, widespread form in contemporary formal writing. It may appear in informal communication, language-learning materials as an example of a common mistake, or in texts aiming to illustrate irregular conjugation patterns and common pitfalls for learners of Spanish. The correct tú form to indicate “you obey” is obedeces, as in Tú obedeces las reglas.

Examples. Correct: Tú obedeces las reglas. Incorrect/misleading in standard usage: Tú obedejas las reglas. Another correct form for emphasis or in other persons includes: él obedece, nosotros obedecemos, vosotros obedecéis, ellos obedecen.

Relation to grammar. Obedecer is irregular in the present tense in several forms (for example, yo obedezco), which can contribute to confusion among learners. The distinction between obedeces and obedejas highlights the importance of memorizing standard conjugations and consulting authoritative references for learners aiming at formal proficiency.

See also. Obedecer; Spanish verb conjugation; common Spanish usage errors; language learning.