Spanish word

responsable

Pronunciation

IPA/responˈsaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveresponsible

Example

¿Quién es responsable de cerrar la puerta?

Who is responsible for closing the door?

Illustration for responsable (responsible)

More examples

Es importante ser responsable con el dinero.

It is important to be responsible with money.

Core concept

Person checking off items on a clipboard.

Common phrases

  • ser responsable

    be responsible

  • responsable de

    responsible for

  • persona responsable

    responsible person

Similar words

encargado: Holds an assigned role and manages the tasks linked to that position.
fiable: Acts dependably and can be trusted to follow through.
cumplidor: Consistently fulfills promises and completes tasks on schedule.
dedicado: Puts time and effort into work or roles with steady commitment.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra disposición y actitud para asumir las consecuencias de actos o decisiones y cumplir con lo encomendado.

Word origin

From Latin responsābilis (respondēre 'to answer' + -ābilis), originally meaning 'answerable' and later used for someone who accepts duties and consequences.

Usage tips

  • Spanish typically uses ser responsable to express a stable trait of reliability, and phrases like responsable de + noun or infinitive indicate what someone is responsible for.

Other meanings

  • managernoun
  • conscientiousadjective
  • person in chargenoun

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