La responsabilidad
Example: La responsabilidad de cuidar al perro es de Juan.
Definition
"La responsabilidad" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of or manage something or someone. It involves being accountable for actions, decisions, or tasks, such as in the phrase, 'La responsabilidad de cuidar al perro es de Juan,' meaning Juan is responsible for caring for the dog.
Etymology
The word "la responsabilidad" comes from the Spanish noun formed from the adjective 'responsable,' which derives from the Latin 'responsabilis,' meaning answerable or accountable. The root 'respons-' relates to answering or responding, highlighting the idea of being answerable for duties or obligations.
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"La responsabilidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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