Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
corresponsabilidad
Pronunciation
IPA/koresponsaβiliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounjoint accountability
Example
Los padres comparten la corresponsabilidad en la educación de sus hijos.
Parents have joint accountability for their children's education.
More examples
La empresa promueve la corresponsabilidad entre los departamentos.
The company promotes joint accountability among departments.
Core concept
Two people each holding a corner of the same document.
Common phrases
compartir la corresponsabilidad
share joint accountability
asumir la corresponsabilidad
assume joint accountability
corresponsabilidad parental
parental joint accountability
Similar words
responsabilidad: Duty borne by a person or institution to take responsibility for outcomes.
participación: Taking part in an activity or contributing to a group decision.
obligación: A required duty imposed by law, rule, or agreement.
compromiso: Willingness to fulfill a promise or uphold an agreed role.
Definition in Spanish
Obligación compartida por personas o instituciones para encargarse conjuntamente de una tarea, función o consecuencia.
Word origin
The word derives from Spanish cor- (a variant of Latin com- meaning 'together') joined with responsabilidad 'responsibility', and it literally means bearing responsibility together.
Usage tips
- Corresponsabilidad is common in legal, institutional, and policy contexts, while speakers in everyday conversation often say responsabilidad compartida or compartir la responsabilidad.
Other meanings
- shared responsibilitynoun
Opposites
- responsabilidad individualindividual responsibilitynoun
- irresponsabilidadirresponsibilitynoun
Related words
- corresponsableco-responsibleadjective
- corresponsabilizarmake jointly responsibleverb
- corresponsabilizaciónestablishment of joint responsibilitynoun