English-Spanish translations for responsible

• responsable
  A ser firmes, a ser responsables. To be sharp, to be responsible.
  Una actuación responsable se manifiesta de otro modo". Responsible action this is not.'
  ¿Cuál es el enfoque más responsable? What is the responsible approach?
• de responsabilidad

Definition of responsible

• Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically
• Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it
• Answerable to (a superior
• Having good judgment in decision-making
• Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy
• Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior
• The individual who bears the responsibility for something

Examples

• Parents are responsible for their childs behaviour.
• Who is responsible for this mess?
• She has a responsible position in the firm.
• He looks like a responsible guy.

Related words

• irresponsible
• irresponsibly
• responsibly
• responsibleness
• eco-responsible
• co-responsible
• responsible minister
• responsible for
• responsible business