A Level Spanish Practice Exam

Which verb corresponds to the action of "to blame"?

1. Culpar

2. Cumplir

3. Dañar

4. Destacar

The correct answer is: Culpar

The verb that corresponds to the action of "to blame" is "culpar." This verb is used in various contexts to indicate assigning responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing to someone. When someone is said to "culpar" another person, it means that they are holding that person accountable for something negative that has occurred. In contrast, the other verbs listed have different meanings: "cumplir" means "to fulfill" or "to comply," often used in the sense of fulfilling an obligation or reaching a certain age; "dañar" means "to damage" or "to harm," related to causing physical harm or loss; and "destacar" means "to highlight" or "to stand out," typically used to emphasize something or show it as important. Each of these verbs conveys an action that is distinct from the idea of assigning blame.