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"Reliable" is an adjective which is often translated as "fiable", and "responsible" is an adjective which is often translated as "responsable". Learn more about the difference between "reliable" and "responsible" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. fiable
I need to sell my car and buy something newer and more reliable.Necesito vender mi coche y comprar algo más nuevo y fiable.
b. confiable
He's a reliable friend; he's always there for me.Él es un amigo confiable, siempre está allí para mí.
a. fidedigno
He's a reliable source of information in the organization.Es una fuente de información fidedigna dentro de la organización.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. responsable
We are all responsible for our acts.Todos somos responsables de nuestros actos.
a. responsable
My children are all responsible for tidying their own rooms.Mis hijos son responsables de ordenar cada uno su habitación.
b. encargado
Who is the person responsible for the department's accounts?¿Quién es la persona encargada de la contabilidad del departamento?
a. responsable
You should date a guy who is serious and responsible.Deberías salir con un chico serio y responsable.
a. de responsabilidad (post or job)
He holds a responsible post in the company.Tiene un puesto de responsabilidad en la empresa.
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