liable

[/ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/]

adjective

responsável

1. legally or financially responsible for something

The company is liable for the damages caused by the accident.

A empresa é responsável pelos danos causados pelo acidente.

2. likely or inclined to do something (probability)

Without proper maintenance, the machine is liable to break down.

Sem manutenção adequada, a máquina é propensa a quebrar.

3. subject to or exposed to something unwanted

You are liable to fines if you park illegally.

Você está sujeito a multas se estacionar ilegalmente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

responsável

Most common usage for legal/financial responsibility

General Brazilian

propenso a

Used when expressing likelihood or probability

Portugal

responsável

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

passível de

Alternative form for legal/regulatory context

liable to do something - likely to do something

hold someone liable - hold someone responsible

be liable for - be responsible for

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