What does it mean word for word?
The phrase responsables de la toma de decisiones literally translates to 'those responsible for the taking of decisions'.
Which one should you use?
While responsables de la toma de decisiones is the default, you can also use Tomadores de Decisiones to mean 'decision makers'. Another common alternative is quienes toman las decisiones, which means 'those who make the decisions'. If you want to emphasize the weight of responsibility, use Responsables de la Toma de Decisiones. For a colloquial way to describe the same people, you can use Los que Mandan, which translates to 'those who give orders'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single decision maker, use the singular form el responsable de la toma de decisiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/responsables de la toma de deθisjones/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about the 'highest' decision makers in a company, you might refer to them as la cúpula, which literally translates to 'the dome'.
- The phrase los que mandan can be used ironically in a family setting to refer to children or pets who effectively control the household.
- While responsables means 'responsible', in Spanish legal and corporate contexts it often refers specifically to the person who carries the legal liability for a decision and its consequences.
Examples in context
- Los tomadores de decisiones en esta empresa están evaluando el proyecto.The decision makers in this company are evaluating the project.
- Necesitamos hablar con los responsables de la toma de decisiones.We need to talk to the decision makers.
- Los responsables de la toma de decisiones están en la reunión.The decision makers are in the meeting.
- Ella presentó el proyecto a los responsables de la toma de decisiones.She presented the project to the decision makers.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new business proposal in an office.
- Javier¿Sabes quiénes son los responsables de la toma de decisiones?Do you know who the decision makers are?
- ElenaSí, los responsables de la toma de decisiones son el director y la gerente.Yes, the decision makers are the director and the manager.
- JavierEntiendo, entonces debo preparar mi presentación para ellos.I see, so I must prepare my presentation for them.
- ElenaExacto, Javier, eso sería lo más profesional.Exactly, Javier, that would be the most professional thing to do.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
