responsabilidades
[ʁes.pon.sa.bi.li.ˈda.dɨs]
nounfemininepl: responsabilidades (plural form of responsabilidade)
responsibilities
1. duties or tasks that one is expected to perform or fulfill
She has many responsibilities at work.
Ela tem muitas responsabilidades no trabalho.
2. the state of being accountable or answerable for one's actions
Taking responsibility for your mistakes is important.
Assumir responsabilidade pelos seus erros é importante.
3. a moral or legal obligation to perform or refrain from performing certain actions
Parents have responsibilities toward their children.
Os pais têm responsabilidades com relação aos seus filhos.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'responsabilidades' is deeply tied to family values and professional ethics. Brazilians often emphasize shared responsibilities within families and workplace teams. The word is frequently used in formal contexts such as contracts, job descriptions, and civic discourse, reflecting the importance placed on accountability in both personal and professional relationships.
Related Idioms & Phrases
assumir responsabilidades (to take on responsibilities)
desobrigar-se de responsabilidades (to free oneself from responsibilities)
compartilhar responsabilidades (to share responsibilities)
delegar responsabilidades (to delegate responsibilities)
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