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    Culpable (en. Guilty)

    /kulˈpa.βle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Who has committed a crime or offense.
    The guilty party was brought before the judge.
    El culpable fue llevado ante el juez.
    Who has responsibility for a negative action.
    She felt guilty for not having helped.
    Ella se sintió culpable por no haber ayudado.
    Who is considered responsible for a harm or mistake.
    The person responsible for the accident was quickly identified.
    El culpable del accidente fue identificado rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'culpabilis', meaning 'responsible for blame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guilty in court
    A person who is judged for a crime.
    culpable en el juicio
    to feel guilty
    To feel responsibility or remorse for something.
    sentirse culpable
    guilty of being successful
    A person who is attributed success for their effort.
    culpable de tener éxito

    Related Words

    guilt
    Responsibility for a wrong done.
    culpa
    guiltiness
    State of being guilty.
    culpabilidad
    culpating
    That implies guilt.
    culpante

    Slang Meanings

    Guilty of something beyond the law.
    That guy has more sins than a thief.
    Ese tipo tiene más culpas que un ladrón.
    Guilty in a figurative sense, as in a failure.
    Yesterday I lost the match, and I feel guilty for not practicing.
    Ayer perdí el partido, y me siento culpable por no practicar.