1. (adj) culpable - he was found guilty of murder: lo declararon culpable de homicidio she pleaded guilty//not guilty: se declaró culpable//inocente the guilty person party: el la culpable I feel very guilty about leaving them on their own: me da mucho cargo de conciencia dejarlos solos she must have a guilty conscience: debe estar remordiéndole la conciencia