What is the Spanish word for "responsible"?

Learn how to say "responsible" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

responsible

Spanish

responsable

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Examples of how to use "responsible" in Spanish

English
Who is responsible for this terrible mess?
Spanish
¿Quién es responsable de este terrible desorden?
English
She is responsible for closing the shop.
Spanish
Ella es responsable de cerrar la tienda.
English
Who is responsible for this broken window?
Spanish
¿Quién es responsable de esta ventana rota?
English
I feel responsible for my younger brother.
Spanish
Me siento responsable de mi hermano menor.
English
They acted responsible during the emergency.
Spanish
Ellos actuaron con responsabilidad durante la emergencia.

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