/responˈsaβle/
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Translation
responsible
Word origin
From Latin respondere ('to answer for, to pledge in return'), from re- 'back' plus spondere 'to pledge'. The same root gives English responsible, respond and response.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respondere
- English cognates
- responsible, respond, response
Grammar
Masc pluralresponsables
Examples
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You are responsible for your own decisions.
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They are looking for the person responsible for the accident.
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He is a very responsible person at work.
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The company is liable for any damage.
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We need a clear person in charge for this project.
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