Responsibilities

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/

Spanish Translation

responsabilidades

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • responsibility
  • responsible
  • responsibly

Etymology

From 'responsible' + '-ities'. 'Responsible' comes from Latin 'respondere' (to answer).

De 'responsable' + '-idades'. 'Responsable' viene del latín 'respondere' (responder).

Meanings

noun

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

El estado o hecho de tener el deber de ocuparse de algo o de tener el control sobre alguien.

He has managerial responsibilities.

Tiene responsabilidades gerenciales.

Example Sentences

It is his responsibility to ensure the project is completed on time.

Es su responsabilidad asegurar que el proyecto se complete a tiempo.

Parents have responsibilities to provide for their children.

Los padres tienen la responsabilidad de proveer a sus hijos.

She takes her responsibilities very seriously.

Ella se toma sus responsabilidades muy en serio.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • discharge one's responsibilities
    cumplir con las responsabilidades
  • burden of responsibilities
    carga de responsabilidades
  • lines of responsibilities
    líneas de responsabilidades

Idioms

  • shoulder the responsibilities
    echarse la responsabilidad a la espalda
  • carry the can
    pagar el pato
  • the buck stops here
    aquí termina la responsabilidad
  • to be held accountable
    ser responsable
  • pass the buck
    pasar la pelota

Proverbs

  • With great power comes great responsibility.
    Un gran poder conlleva una gran responsabilidad.
  • He who pays the piper calls the tune.
    Quien paga, manda.
  • Actions speak louder than words.
    Obras son amores y no buenas razones.
  • As you make your bed, so you must lie on it.
    Cada uno recoge lo que siembra.
  • No pain, no gain.
    El que algo quiere, algo le cuesta.

Usage Notes

The word 'responsibilities' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents, business reports, and academic papers. It's usually a plural noun, even when referring to a single, overarching duty.

La palabra 'responsabilidades' se utiliza a menudo en contextos formales, como documentos legales, informes comerciales y artículos académicos. Suele ser un sustantivo plural, incluso cuando se refiere a un solo deber general.

Notes for Learners

  • The word 'responsibilities' is almost always used in the plural form.

    La palabra 'responsabilidades' casi siempre se usa en forma plural.

  • Understanding the context is crucial to interpret the precise meaning.

    Comprender el contexto es crucial para interpretar el significado preciso.

  • Practice differentiating between 'responsibility' and 'responsibilities'.

    Practica diferenciar entre 'responsabilidad' y 'responsabilidades'.

Collocations

  • take on responsibilities
    asumir responsabilidades
  • delegate responsibilities
    delegar responsabilidades
  • shoulder responsibilities
    asumir responsabilidades

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'responsibility' when 'responsibilities' is needed.

    Usar 'responsabilidad' cuando se necesita 'responsabilidades'.

  • Misunderstanding the scope of one's responsibilities.

    Malentender el alcance de las responsabilidades.

  • Confundir 'responsabilidades' con 'derechos'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'responsibilities' in your daily conversation to solidify its meaning.

    Usa 'responsabilidades' en tu conversación diaria para solidificar su significado.

  • Practice writing sentences using 'responsibilities' in different contexts.

    Practica escribir oraciones usando 'responsabilidades' en diferentes contextos.

  • Read articles or books where 'responsibilities' is commonly used.

    Lee artículos o libros donde 'responsabilidades' se usa comúnmente.