Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
asumir
Pronunciation
IPA/asuˈmiɾ/
Meaning
- verbtake on
Example
Tengo que asumir la responsabilidad.
I have to take on the responsibility.
More examples
No debemos asumir riesgos sin analizarlos primero.
We must not take on risks without analyzing them first.
Core concept
A person putting on an armband that marks a new role.
Common phrases
asumir riesgos
take on risks
asumir el compromiso
take on the commitment
asumir la culpa
take the blame
Similar words
aceptar: Agrees to an offer, proposal, or condition.
tomar: Takes up a responsibility or role and treats it as one's own.
encargarse: Takes charge of a task or errand and handles its care and execution.
responsabilizarse: Becomes responsible for something and is accountable for its outcomes.
Definition in Spanish
Tomar para sí una obligación, cargo, postura o idea y actuar en función de ello.
Word origin
Derived from Latin assumere (ad- + sumere), originally 'take up' or 'take for oneself', and used in Spanish to mean accepting roles, obligations, or stances.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are asumir la responsabilidad and asumir el cargo, where asumir expresses accepting a responsibility rather than merely supposing something.