responsible

• Describe a una persona que tiene una obligación o deber de ocuparse de algo, o en quien se puede confiar para actuar correctamente.

Describes someone who has the duty to deal with something or who can be trusted to act correctly.

1. Accountable for actionsB1formal

   Having the duty to deal with something or to take care of someone.

   Responsable de algo o alguien

   • She is responsible for managing the team.
   • The pilot is responsible for the safety of all passengers.
   • Parents are responsible for their children's education.

   Sinónimosaccountableamenableanswerableboundchargeableliableobligated

   Antónimosirresponsibleunaccountable

2. Trustworthy and reliableB1formal

   Able to be trusted to do what is right or to do the things that are expected.

   responsable, fiable

   • He is a very responsible employee who always meets deadlines.
   • We need a responsible person to handle the cash.
   • She proved herself to be responsible by completing the task on time.

   Sinónimosconscientiousdependableethicalhonestlevel-headedmaturereliablesensiblestabletrustworthy

   Antónimosirresponsibleundependableunreliableuntrustworthy

3. Being the cause of somethingB2formal

   Being the cause or source of something, often something bad.

   ser la causa de algo

   • The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
   • Stress is often responsible for many health problems.
   • Who is responsible for this mess?

   Sinónimosat faultblameculpableguilty

   Antónimosblamelessinnocent