indicates responsibility

[/ˈɪndɪkeɪts rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti/]
verb phrase
indica responsabilidade
1. to show, demonstrate, or suggest that someone is accountable or liable for something
The evidence indicates responsibility for the accident.
A evidência indica responsabilidade pelo acidente.
2. to point to or signal that someone has a duty or obligation
His position indicates responsibility for the team's performance.
Sua posição indica responsabilidade pelo desempenho do time.
3. to suggest or imply that someone should be held accountable
The investigation indicates responsibility on multiple parties.
A investigação indica responsabilidade em múltiplas partes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in legal, professional, and investigative settings. In Brazil, it frequently appears in formal documentation and legal proceedings. The phrase emphasizes evidence-based attribution of responsibility rather than personal judgment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
suggests accountabilitydemonstrates liabilitypoints to culpabilityshows obligationimplies duty
Antonyms / Antônimos
denies responsibilityabsolves accountabilityexoneratesclears of blame

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
indica responsabilidade
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aponta responsabilidade
slightly more direct alternative
Rio de Janeiro
mostra responsabilidade
colloquial variant
Portugal
indica responsabilidade
identical to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

accountabilityliabilityculpabilityobligationdutyevidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

points the finger at
puts the blame on
holds accountable
falls on someone's shoulders
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →