elementary responsibility

[/ˌɛləˈmɛntəri rɪˈspɑnsəbɪlɪti/]
noun phrasepl: elementary responsibilities
responsabilidade elementar
1. a basic, fundamental, or primary duty or obligation that is essential or foundational in nature
It is an elementary responsibility of parents to provide food and shelter for their children.
É uma responsabilidade elementar dos pais fornecer comida e abrigo para seus filhos.
2. a simple or basic obligation that should be obvious or easily understood
Keeping the workplace safe is an elementary responsibility of any manager.
Manter o local de trabalho seguro é uma responsabilidade elementar de qualquer gerente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'elementary responsibility' is often invoked in legal, educational, and parental discussions to emphasize obligations that are considered non-negotiable or self-evident. In Brazil, this phrase frequently appears in labor law and child protection discourse. In the USA, it's commonly used in debates about government obligations and corporate accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
basic responsibilityfundamental dutyprimary obligationessential dutycore responsibility
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex responsibilityadvanced obligationoptional dutysecondary responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
responsabilidade elementar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidade básica
Slightly more colloquial preference
São Paulo
responsabilidade elementar
Formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
responsabilidade elementar
Used in formal contexts; sometimes 'dever fundamental'

Related Words

dutyobligationaccountabilityliabilitycommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

take responsibility
shoulder a responsibility
live up to one's responsibilities
shirk responsibility
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