deberes y responsabilidades
/debeɾes i ɾesponsabilidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase "duties and responsibilities" is translated into Spanish as deberes y responsabilidades.
This phrase is used to describe the specific tasks and obligations a person must perform as part of a particular job or role. It is commonly found in formal contexts such as legal contracts, job descriptions and official documentation.
What does it mean word for word?
The word responsabilidades is a cognate of the English word "responsibilities".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular form "duty and responsibility", use the singular nouns deber and responsabilidad.
How do you pronounce it?
/debeɾes i ɾesponsabilidades/
Did you know?
- While deberes means 'duties' in a job context, in a school setting it is the standard word for 'homework'. A student saying tengo deberes is talking about assignments rather than moral obligations.
- In Spanish legal contexts, responsabilidad can refer specifically to 'liability'. This means a person's 'responsibilities' in a contract often describe their legal accountability for damages rather than just their daily tasks.
- The word deber shares an ancient root with the English word 'debt'. In Spanish, the concept of a moral duty is linguistically tied to the idea of owing something to another.
Examples in context
- Tengo varias responsabilidades en mi trabajo actual.I have several responsibilities in my current job.
- Tengo muchos deberes que cumplir en mi puesto.I have many duties to fulfill in my position.
- Mis tareas principales incluyen la coordinación de proyectos.My main duties include project coordination.
- Cumplir con mis obligaciones es de suma importancia para mí.Fulfilling my obligations is of utmost importance to me.
- Tengo muchas responsabilidades en casa que debo atender.I have many responsibilities at home that I must attend to.
- Me ocupé de mis tareas antes de salir con mis amigos.I took care of my duties before going out with my friends.
- Mis compromisos no me permitieron asistir al evento.My obligations didn't allow me to attend the event.
- Conozco mis deberes y responsabilidades en la empresa.I know my duties and responsibilities at the company.
- El contrato detalla los deberes y responsabilidades del cargo.The contract details the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Debemos cumplir con nuestros deberes y responsabilidades diarias.We must fulfill our daily duties and responsibilities.
Example conversation
Elena is interviewing Daniel for a job position.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿estás listo para discutir los deberes y responsabilidades?Daniel, are you ready to discuss the duties and responsibilities?
- DanielSí, Elena, me gustaría conocerlos en detalle.Yes, Elena, I would like to know them in detail.
- ElenaTu función principal es supervisar al equipo técnico.Your main function is to supervise the technical team.
- DanielEntiendo, suena como un reto interesante.I understand, it sounds like an interesting challenge.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
