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A friendly, simple character, like a small bear cub, balancing three distinct symbolic objects (a stack of books, a watering can, and a small key) in its arms, illustrating the concept of managing multiple duties.

responsabilidades

reh-spon-sah-bee-lee-DAH-des

nounfA2
responsibilities?duties or obligations,duties?required tasks
Also:liabilities?legal or financial obligations

📝 In Action

Mis responsabilidades en la oficina aumentaron este mes.

A2

My responsibilities at the office increased this month.

Delegamos las responsabilidades entre todos los miembros del equipo.

B1

We delegated the duties among all the team members.

Las responsabilidades familiares son lo primero para ella.

B1

Family responsibilities are the first priority for her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • obligaciones (obligations)
  • deberes (duties)
  • cargas (burdens)

Antonyms

  • privilegios (privileges)
  • libertades (freedoms)

Common Collocations

  • asumir responsabilidades – to take on responsibilities
  • reparto de responsabilidades – division of responsibilities

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Even though it ends in '-es', this word is always feminine. Remember to use feminine descriptive words (adjectives) with it, like 'muchas responsabilidades' (many responsibilities).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El responsabilidades"

Correction: Las responsabilidades. Since this word is feminine and plural, you must use the feminine plural article 'las'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Abstract vs. Specific

Use the plural 'responsabilidades' when talking about specific tasks or duties you have (e.g., 'I have three responsibilities'). Use the singular 'responsabilidad' when talking about the general concept (e.g., 'Responsibility is important').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: responsabilidades

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'responsabilidades'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Spanish words for abstract concepts often end in -dad?

The suffix '-dad' (or '-tad') is very common in Spanish. It comes from the Latin suffix *-tas* and is used to turn an adjective (like *responsable*) into a noun that describes a quality, state, or condition (like *responsabilidad*).