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/Sounds like the English word "accountability" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

Taking ownership of your actions without shifting blame onto others. Borrowed directly from English and used in wellness, workplace, and social media talk across Latin America and Spain. When someone lacks accountability, they always find a way to make everything someone else's fault.

Examples

He needs more accountability, he always blames others when things go wrong.

Practicing accountability is hard but it is the only way to actually grow.

Regional synonyms

Tripe soup made from beef or pork intestines, a staple across Central America and the undisputed go-to hangover cure. After a rough night, mondongo is what people swear by to get back on their feet. Grandmothers across Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama make it with the confidence of someone who knows it works.