Responsáveis

Responsáveis is the plural form of responsável, a term used in Portuguese to denote persons who have responsibility or accountability for something. As a noun, responsável refers to the person in charge or the individual legally or morally bound to a task; as an adjective, it describes someone who bears responsibility. In everyday language, the expression “os responsáveis” can refer to individuals responsible for a project, a decision, a situation, or a caregiver arrangement.

In legal and administrative contexts, the term commonly denotes those with liability or guardianship. For example, os responsáveis legais pela guarda de uma criança are the parents or other guardians; alguém responsible pelos custos is the person who bears the costs. In contracts and organizational settings, the phrase pode indicar the individuals accountable for a given duty or outcome.

In healthcare and regulatory environments, there are specific uses of responsible roles. The responsável técnico is the professional accountable for compliance, quality, and safety in laboratories, clinics, or facilities. Schools and公益 programs may refer to responsáveis pelos alunos, namely the guardians or parents responsible for a student’s welfare and participation.

Etymology: responsável comes from the Latin responsabilis, via Romance languages, reflecting the sense of being answerable or liable. Related concepts include responsabilidade (responsibility), responsável legal (legal guardian), and responsabilidade técnica (technical accountability).

Notes: The term is widely used in forms, contracts, and official documents to designate the individuals who hold accountability for a given area, action, or outcome. In many contexts, identifying the responsáveis helps clarify duties, liability, and lines of authority.