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"Responsabilidades" is a form of "responsabilidades", a plural noun which is often translated as "duties". "Deberes" is a form of "deberes", a plural noun which is often translated as "homework". Learn more about the difference between "responsabilidades" and "deberes" below.
las responsabilidades
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. duties
Una de las responsabilidades del recepcionista es atender todas las llamadas entrantes.One of the receptionist's duties is to answer every incoming call.
la responsabilidad
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (duty)
a. responsibility
El perro es tu mascota y es tu responsabilidad cuidarlo.The dog is your pet and it's your responsibility to look after him.
3. (legal)
a. liability
El conductor del autobús asumió plena responsabilidad por el accidente.The bus driver assumed full liability for the accident.
b. responsibility
El señor Sánchez no cumplió con sus obligaciones y responsabilidades como padre.Mister Sanchez failed to fulfill his parental duties and responsibilities.
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (education)
a. homework
Tengo un montón de deberes que hacer este fin de semana.I have a ton of homework to do this weekend.
deber
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. must
¿Cuántos años tiene tu profesora de francés? - Debe tener unos cuarenta.How old is your French teacher? - She must be around forty.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. obligation
Es tu deber como madre cuidar a tus hijos.It's your obligation as a mother to take care of your children.
deberse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be due to
Esta situación se debe a la falta de información.This situation is due to a lack of information.
