Depende (en. Depends)

/dɛˈpɛndɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Indicates a condition where the outcome relies on something else.
Our vacation depends on the weather.
Depende sa panahon ang ating bakasyon.
Indicates a relationship or reference to something needing another.
The price of the product depends on its quality.
Depende ang presyo ng produkto sa kalidad nito.

Etymology

from Spanish 'depender'

Common Phrases and Expressions

depends on the situation
The decision is based on current circumstances.
depende sa sitwasyon

Related Words

reliant
A word with a similar meaning to depends.
salalay

Slang Meanings

Okay, just chill
It depends on your mood, fine, let's just chill.
Depende sa mood mo, sige na lang, chill lang tayo.
Just, as long as
It depends on the situation, just as long as you're there.
Depende sa sitwasyon, basta andiyan ka.
Show-off
It depends on the people, they're just show-offs.
Depende sa mga tao, pabibo lang sila.
Resourceful
It depends on the problem, we will be resourceful.
Depende sa problema, para-paraan tayo.