responsible in Spanish

responsible in Spanish is responsable, de responsabilidad — responsible means having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.

responsible in Spanish

responsable

adj

de responsabilidad

adj

(of a, job, or, position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.

responsable

noun

What does "responsible" mean?

adj Having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.
"As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely."
adj Being the main cause of something, especially something wrong, and therefore able to be blamed.
"Nobody admitted being responsible for the broken window, so the whole class stayed behind."
adj Reliable, sensible, and trustworthy in behavior.
"We need a responsible adult to look after the dog while we are away."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

responsible in a sentence

As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely.
The babysitter is responsible for the children's safety.
Nobody admitted being responsible for the broken window, so the whole class stayed behind.
A single careless driver was responsible for the long delays on the motorway.

Similar words in Spanish

accountable answerable conscientious dependable liable trustworthy

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "responsible" in Spanish?

"responsible" in Spanish is responsable, de responsabilidad. responsible means: Having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.

How do you use "responsible" in a sentence?

Example: "As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely." In Spanish, "responsible" is responsable, de responsabilidad.

Are there other ways to say "responsible" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "responsible": responsable, de responsabilidad.

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