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    Dependiente (en. Dependent)

    /depenˈdjen̞te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who works in a store or business serving the public.
    The clerk helped me find what I needed.
    El dependiente me ayudó a encontrar lo que necesitaba.
    One who needs another to exist or function.
    The child is dependent on his parents for his care.
    El niño es dependiente de sus padres para su cuidado.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'depend', which comes from the Latin 'dependere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional dependent
    A person who has difficulty being autonomous and depends emotionally on others.
    dependiente emocional
    to be dependent
    An attitude of needing someone or something to function properly.
    ser dependiente

    Related Words

    dependency
    A state of needing someone or something.
    dependencia
    emotional dependency
    An affective need relationship towards another person.
    dependencia emocional
    dependent on a system
    One that needs a system to operate or exist.
    dependiente de un sistema

    Slang Meanings

    A person who cannot live without the support of others.
    He is a total dependent, he always needs to be told what to do.
    Es un dependiente total, siempre necesita que le digan qué hacer.
    Someone who is always asking for help.
    Don't be so dependent, learn to solve your problems on your own.
    No seas tan dependiente, aprende a resolver tus problemas solo.