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    Depender (en. Depend)

    /deˈpender/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To constitute a state of need regarding something or someone.
    The results of the research depend on the quality of the data.
    Los resultados de la investigación dependen de la calidad de los datos.
    To be subject to the will or action of another person.
    My happiness depends on the decisions I make.
    Mi felicidad depende de las decisiones que tome.
    To be an effect, result, or consequence of something.
    The success of the campaign depends on public participation.
    El éxito de la campaña depende de la participación del público.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dependere', which means 'to hang from' or 'to be under the authority of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    depend on someone
    To be under the influence or authority of someone.
    depender de alguien
    depend on circumstances
    To vary the condition or result according to the situation.
    depender de circunstancias
    not depend on anyone
    To be self-sufficient or not need external help.
    no depender de nadie

    Related Words

    dependency
    Condition of depending on something or someone.
    dependencia
    dependent
    That depends on another person or thing.
    dependiente
    dependent on
    That has dependency towards something.
    dependiente de

    Slang Meanings

    To be hanging
    I am hanging on my friend to help me with this task.
    Estoy colgado de mi amigo para que me ayude con esta tarea.
    To be a slave
    I am a slave to my responsibilities.
    Soy esclavo de mis responsabilidades.