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"Responsible for" is a phrase which is often translated as "responsable de", and "of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "responsible for" and "of" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. responsable de
The jury determined that he was responsible for the accident, but not guilty because it was not intentional.El jurado determinó que era responsable del accidente, pero no culpable porque no era intencional.
a. responsable de
Who was the physician responsible for this diagnosis?¿Quién fue el médico responsable de este diagnóstico?
b. encargado de
Where is your big brother? - I don't know. I'm not responsible for him.¿Dónde está tu hermano mayor? - No lo sé. No estoy encargado de él.
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of(
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
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a. de
The wings of an eagle can span eight feet.Las alas de un águila se extienden hasta ocho pies.
a. de
It is a question of ethics.Es una cuestión de ética.
a. de
This chair is made of oak.Esta silla es de roble.
a. de
She walked a distance of three miles.Caminó una distancia de tres millas.
a. de
The Caribbean coast of Mexico is the best location for snorkeling.La costa caribeña de México es el mejor lugar para bucear con esnórquel.
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Can you get me a bottle of water?¿Me traes una botella de agua?
a. de
One of the students in my group got lost.Uno de los estudiantes de mi grupo se perdió.
a. hacia
He made no effort to hide his hatred of the invaders.No hizo ningún esfuerzo por ocultar su odio hacia los invasores.
b. por
We shared a love of music.Compartíamos un amor por la música.
a. menos
I need to be at the office at a quarter of seven.Tengo que estar en la oficina a las siete menos cuarto.
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