La responsabilidad
Example: La responsabilidad es importante para tomar buenas decisiones.
Definition
"La responsabilidad" refers to the state or quality of being accountable for one's actions, duties, or decisions. It involves recognizing the impact of one's behavior and accepting the consequences, often considered essential for making good choices and ethical conduct.
Etymology
The word "la responsabilidad" originates from the Latin word 'responsus,' meaning 'answered' or 'answered back.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote the concept of being answerable or accountable, reflecting the idea that one must respond for their actions. Did you know this term emphasizes the moral duty linked to answering for oneself?
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"La responsabilidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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