Responsable (en. Responsible)

/res.pon.'sa.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has responsibility.
He is a very responsible person in his job.
Es una persona muy responsable en su trabajo.
One who acts with a sense of duty and compliance.
It is responsible to take care of the family's well-being.
Es responsable cuidar del bienestar de la familia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'responsabilis', meaning 'capable of responding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be responsible
To have the obligation to do something.
ser responsable
responsible person
Individual who fulfills their duties.
persona responsable
to be in charge
To have the responsibility of something.
estar a cargo

Related Words

responsibility
Obligation to respond to someone or something.
responsabilidad
civil responsibility
A person who is legally accountable for their actions.
responsable civil

Slang Meanings

Forced responsibility
He is responsible by force, but not by choice.
Es responsable a la fuerza, pero no lo es por elección.
Natural responsibility
He has always been responsible by nature.
Siempre ha sido responsable por naturaleza.