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    Culpables (en. Guilty)

    /kul'pables/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to those who have committed a crime or an offense.
    The culprits of the robbery were arrested.
    Los culpables del robo fueron arrestados.
    Referring to someone who is responsible for a wrong or harm.
    The culprits of the economic crisis were not judged.
    Los culpables de la crisis económica no fueron juzgados.
    Indicates a state of having made a mistake or committed an offense.
    Both felt guilty for what happened.
    Ambos se sentían culpables por lo ocurrido.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'culpabilis', which means 'able to be blamed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guilty for
    Responsible for a negative action.
    culpable por
    not being guilty
    Not having responsibility in an action.
    no ser culpable
    to feel guilty
    To experience remorse for an action.
    sentirse culpable
    guilty confess
    Those who admit their responsibility.
    culpables confiesan

    Related Words

    guilt
    Feeling of responsibility for a negative action.
    culpa
    injustice
    Lack of justice that may have culprits.
    injusticia
    responsibility
    Obligation to answer for something, related to being guilty.
    responsabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone who has failed in their duty.
    That guy is a guilty one; he can't accomplish anything.
    Ese tipo es un culpable, no puede cumplir con nada.
    Expression to describe someone who carries the blame of a group.
    In the team, there is always a guilty one when they lose.
    En el equipo, siempre hay un culpable cuando pierden.