Responsable
Example: Ella es responsable de organizar todos los eventos importantes.
Definition
"Responsable" refers to someone who has the duty or obligation to take charge of a task or situation, ensuring it is properly managed or completed. For example, a person described as "responsable" is accountable for organizing important events or duties.
Etymology
The word "responsable" comes from the Latin verb 'respondere,' meaning 'to respond' or 'answer for.' It evolved through Old French 'responsable' before entering Spanish, carrying the sense of being answerable or accountable for something. Did you know? The root connects to the idea of giving a response or explanation when called upon.
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"Responsable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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