imputar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "imputar" is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "imputar" using the International Phonetic Alphabet is /impuˈtar/.

Translation Options into English

• To impute
• To charge (in a legal context)
• To attribute

Meaning and Usage

"Imputar" refers to the act of attributing blame, responsibility, or an accusation to someone or something. In the legal domain, it often means officially charging someone with a crime. The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in legal discussions, but it is more common in written texts such as legal documents, news articles, and reports.

Example Sentences

1. El fiscal decidió imputar a varios individuos por el robo ocurrido la semana pasada.

2. The prosecutor decided to charge several individuals for the robbery that occurred last week.

3. Es importante no imputar responsabilidades sin pruebas concretas.

4. It is important not to attribute responsibilities without concrete evidence.

5. La policía planea imputar a los sospechosos de un delito grave.

6. The police plan to charge the suspects with a serious crime.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "imputar" is also used in various idiomatic expressions, which can be quite common in legal discourse and general conversation. Below are examples of such expressions:

1. Imputar la culpa a alguien
2. Imputar la culpa a alguien es un acto injusto sin pruebas claras.

3. To attribute the blame to someone is an unfair act without clear evidence.

4. Imputar un delito

5. Si no hay pruebas, no se debería imputar un delito a nadie.

6. If there is no evidence, no crime should be charged to anyone.

7. Imputar responsabilidades

8. Imputar responsabilidades de manera equitativa es esencial en la gestión de proyectos.

9. Attributing responsibilities fairly is essential in project management.

10. Imputar una falta

11. El comité decidió imputar una falta a uno de los miembros por no cumplir con sus deberes.
12. The committee decided to attribute a fault to one of the members for not fulfilling their duties.

Etymology

The word "imputar" originates from Latin "imputare," which means "to attribute" or "to reckon." The Latin roots comprise "in-" (meaning "upon") and "putare" (meaning "to reckon" or "to think").

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Atribuir (to attribute) - Cargar (to charge)

Antonyms: - Exonerar (to exonerate) - Absolver (to absolve)