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    Dependencia (en. Dependence)

    /depenˈðenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition of needing something or someone to function or exist.
    Emotional dependence can affect relationships.
    La dependencia emocional puede afectar las relaciones.
    Relationship of subjugation between two entities.
    Economic dependence between countries can lead to conflicts.
    La dependencia económica entre los países puede llevar a conflictos.
    Addiction to a substance or activity.
    Dependence on drugs is a serious problem in society.
    La dependencia a las drogas es un problema grave en la sociedad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dependentia', which means 'the state of depending.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional dependence
    Emotional need that a person feels towards another.
    dependencia afectiva
    economic dependence
    Relationship in which one entity requires another for its funding.
    dependencia económica
    substance dependence
    Pathological condition that occurs when a person needs a substance to function normally.
    dependencia de sustancias

    Related Words

    dependent
    Person who depends on another or something.
    dependiente
    to depend
    Being conditioned by something.
    depender
    independence
    State of not depending on anyone or anything.
    independencia

    Slang Meanings

    Being attached to someone.
    Sometimes it seems that her emotional dependence makes her cling to her boyfriend.
    A veces parece que su dependencia emocional la hace estar pegada a su novio.
    Being hooked on something.
    That dependence on video games is costing him his grades.
    Esa dependencia al videojuego le está costando sus calificaciones.