Responsável
Example: Ela é responsável por organizar todos os documentos importantes.
Definition
"Responsável" describes someone who has the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, ensuring tasks are completed properly. For example, in the phrase 'Ela é responsável por organizar todos os documentos importantes,' it means she is in charge of organizing all important documents.
Etymology
The word "responsável" comes from the Latin verb 'respondere,' meaning 'to respond' or 'answer.' It evolved into Portuguese to describe someone who is accountable or liable for something. Did you know? The root relates to the idea of giving a reply or standing behind one's word or duty.
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