culpabilidad
“culpabilidad” means “guilt” in Spanish (the internal feeling of having done something wrong).
guilt
Also: culpability, blame
📝 In Action
Siento una gran culpabilidad por haberle mentido a mi mejor amigo.
B1I feel a great sense of guilt for having lied to my best friend.
El abogado intentó demostrar la falta de culpabilidad de su cliente.
B2The lawyer tried to prove his client's lack of guilt.
Es difícil vivir con ese sentimiento de culpabilidad constante.
B1It is difficult to live with that constant feeling of guilt.
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Quick Quiz: culpabilidad
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Which word would you use to say 'It's my fault' in a casual conversation?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'culpabilis', meaning 'worthy of blame', which comes from 'culpa' (fault).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'culpa' and 'culpabilidad'?
Yes. 'Culpa' is usually used for specific instances of blame ('It's my fault'). 'Culpabilidad' is more formal and refers to the psychological state of feeling guilty or the legal responsibility for a crime.
Can 'culpabilidad' be plural?
Yes, 'culpabilidades', but it is very rare. It is almost always used in the singular because it's an abstract concept.