Also means
to attribute (blame)
Usage Note
Imputar is a formal or legal term meaning to assign responsibility or blame to someone: le imputaron el delito means 'they charged him with the crime.' It is closely related to atribuir but carries a stronger legal or accusatory tone. In everyday speech, learners may prefer culpar or acusar instead.
Examples
"Le imputaron el robo sin pruebas."
Natural Translation
They charged him with the theft without evidence.
Literal Translation
To-him they-imputed the theft without evidence.
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