What does rendir cuentas in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word rendir cuentas in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rendir cuentas in Spanish.

The word rendir cuentas in Spanish means give an explanation, report back to , be accountable to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rendir cuentas

give an explanation

locución verbal (dar explicaciones)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El administrador tendrá que rendir cuentas ante la dirección porque este mes los gastos se duplicaron.
The administrator will have to give an explanation to management because expenses have doubled this month.

report back to , be accountable to

locución verbal (dar explicaciones a alguien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los niños deben rendir cuentas a sus padres.
Children should be accountable to their parents.

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