tiene la culpa
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tiene la culpa(
tyeh
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kool
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's to blame (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Nick Jonas dijo que tiene la culpa de la ruptura de la banda Jonas Brothers.Nick Jonas said he's to blame for the breakup of Jonas Brothers.
b. she's to blame (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
¿Es cierto que Yoko Ono separó a The Beatles? - La gente dice que tiene la culpa, pero para mí que la banda ya tenía problemas.Is it true that Yoko Ono broke up The Beatles? - People say she's to blame, but I think the band already had problems.
c. it's his fault (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Si un conductor te choca por detrás, tiene la culpa.If a driver hits you from behind, it's his fault.
d. it's her fault (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
¿Por qué no le pides disculpas a Ana? - Porque tiene la culpa y la que se tiene que disculpar es ella.Why don't you apologize to Ana? - Because it's her fault and she's the one who has to apologize.
e. he's responsible (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
¡Enrique es inocente! ¿Cómo puedes a decir que tiene la culpa de la muerte de Manuela?Enrique is innocent! How can you say that he's responsible for Manuela's death?
f. she's responsible (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
¿Por qué estás molesto con tu madre? - Porque tiene la culpa de todos mis problemas.Why are you angry with your mother? - Because she's responsible for all my problems.
g. he's guilty (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Aunque condenaron a Walter, yo no creo que tiene la culpa.Even though they convicted Walter, I don't think he's guilty.
h. she's guilty (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Fue Manuela. - La investigación aún no está finalizada. ¿Por qué dices que tiene la culpa?Manuela did it. - The investigation isn't over yet. Why do you say she's guilty?
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're to blame
Magdalena, me dicen que tiene la culpa de que los chismes que están corriendo por la oficina. Explíquese por favor.Magdalena, I'm told you're to blame for the gossip running around the office. Explain yourself, please.
c. you're responsible
Don Gregorio, tiene la culpa de que se perdieran mis llaves. Ayúdeme a encontrarlas.Mr. Gregorio, you're responsible for losing my keys. Help find them.
d. you're guilty
Quiñones, si las autoridades dicen que tiene la culpa, será despedido.Quiñones, if the authorities say you're guilty, you'll be fired.
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