Spanish Expression · Advanced
rendir cuentas
to be accountable / to report
Pronunciation: ren-DIR KUEN-tas
Meaning
To be responsible for one's actions and decisions, and to provide explanations for them.
Example
Todos los departamentos deben rendir cuentas de sus gastos.
All departments must be accountable for their expenses.
Practice tips
- Practice rendir cuentas out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.