liable
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liable(
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buhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. responsable
The company was found liable for the actions of its employee.La compañía fue declarada responsable de las acciones de su empleado.
2. (subject)
a. sujeto
Dates are provisional, and, therefore, liable to change.Las fechas son provisionales y, por lo tanto, están sujetas a cambios.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The court ruled that the father was not liable to pay maintenance for his son.El tribunal dictaminó que el padre estaba exento de pasarle una pensión alimenticia al hijo.
This type of transaction is not liable to be taxed.Este tipo de transacción está exento de impuestos.
3. (given)
a. propenso
My husband is more liable to worry about everything than I am.Mi marido es más propenso a preocuparse por todo que yo.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
People in these circumstances are liable to experience loneliness and shame.Las personas que están en estas circunstancias tienen predisposición a sentirse solas y avergonzadas.
The battery in that cellphone model is liable to run down in no time.La batería de ese modelo de celular tiene tendencia a descargarse muy rápido.
4. (likely)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He's liable to be gravely injured if he plays again before fully recovering.Es probable que acabe teniendo una lesión grave si vuelve a jugar sin estar totalmente recuperado.
With those leadership qualities, this girl is liable to grow up to be president.Con esas dotes de mando que tiene, esta niña podría muy bien acabar siendo presidenta de mayor.
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