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/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.

cualquier .

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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This word is part of lesson 21.