Asumir
Example: Debemos asumir la responsabilidad de nuestros errores.
Definition
"Asumir" means to take on or accept responsibility, duty, or a role, often implying a conscious decision to bear the consequences or obligations involved. For example, in the phrase 'Debemos asumir la responsabilidad de nuestros errores,' it refers to accepting responsibility for mistakes.
Etymology
The word "asumir" comes from the Latin verb 'assumere,' which combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'sumere' meaning 'to take.' Did you know? This root reflects the idea of 'taking up' or 'taking on' something, perfectly fitting the modern sense of accepting responsibility.
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"Asumir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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