Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
descargo
Pronunciation
IPA/desˈkaɾɣo/
Meaning
- masculine noundisclaimer
Example
Firmó un descargo de responsabilidad antes del concierto.
He signed a liability disclaimer before the concert.
More examples
Antes de publicar la foto, hizo un descargo para aclarar que era su opinión.
Before posting the photo, he issued a disclaimer to clarify that it was his opinion.
Core concept
Short written note that denies or limits responsibility for information, actions, or services.
Common phrases
descargo de responsabilidad
disclaimer of liability
hacer un descargo
issue a disclaimer
leer un descargo
read a disclaimer
Similar words
nota: Brief written note that clarifies or adds extra information.
cláusula: Provision in a contract or document that states a rule, condition, or requirement.
aviso: Short notice that warns about or informs of an important condition or change.
Definition in Spanish
Declaración breve que niega o limita la responsabilidad sobre información, acciones o servicios, frecuente en textos, correos y formularios.
Word origin
From Spanish descargar 'to unload' (de- 'off' + cargar 'to load'), the idea of 'unloading' a burden becomes a brief statement that shifts or rejects responsibility.
Usage tips
- Commonly appears in writing as 'descargo de responsabilidad' on tickets, emails, and forms, while in speech speakers often say phrases like 'no me responsabilizo' or 'no me hago responsable'.
Other meanings
- releasenoun
Opposites
- responsabilidadliabilitynoun
- culpablamenoun