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The English Word of the Day: Depend

The English Word of the Day: Depend

8
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to depend (verb)

to be determined by; have sth as a condition = depender

to rely (on) = confiar (en), contar (con)


Thanks Mariana and Diagonx for helping us out with the Spanish, while we are waiting for our new 'official' corrector!


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Mi frase/my sentence:

The survival of Ayapaneco, one of Mexico's old Indian languages, depends upon the two last speakers of this endangered language, who refuse to speak to each other.

La supervivencia de ayapaneco, una de las antiguas lenguas indígenas de México, depende de los dos últimos hablantes de esta lengua en peligro de extinción, que rechazan hablar el uno al otro.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
Resentment interferes with all kinds of great experiences. - katydew, Apr 27, 2013

12 Answers

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La sobrevivencia de los gansos y gallinas depende de aprender a seguir a sus madres de forma espontánea casi desde el primer día después de nacer (eclosionar). Durante un período crítico siguen a cualquier objecto, persona, o animal que se presente en frente de ellos.

The survival of geese and hens depends on imprinting themselves on their mothers and following them naturally almost from the day they are hatched. For a critical period they will follow whatever object, person or animal that they may find in front of themselves.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
This is anafterthought, after yesterday's word ' imprimir'. - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
I had a swimming pool around which a Duck laid her eggs , when the hatchlings were about 4 days old , Dad would be around for his conjugals and frighten mom away , they would then imprint on me and follow me about 2 miles to the nearest creak , - ray76, Apr 27, 2013
this usually took about 1 week to accomplish , it was very touching , it went on for many years . - ray76, Apr 27, 2013
una frase desafiante, Annie, voy a darte mi voto. - Aranjuez12, Apr 27, 2013
I saw that too Annie :) - ian-hill, Apr 27, 2013
I've seen a film about young geese, learning to fly with a man in a motorised hanglider, it was sweet. - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
Mucas gracias por los commentarios. - annierats, Apr 28, 2013
Nice one, annie ;-)))) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
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Maria depended on the letter carrier and the letter carrier depended on her sturdy gate.

María confiaba en el cartero y el cartero contaba con su portón resistente.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Dogs all love postmen because the postmen alwaysflle, it's most satisfactory, to a dog. - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
Typo: flee - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
Annie, I'm so kooky, I kept looking in my sentence for the typo... ha. - katydew, Apr 28, 2013
I hope the letterbox is far enough away from that gate ;-) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
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Children depend on their parents for care, education, and most importantly, love.

Los niños cuentan con que sus padres les den cuidad, educación, y sobretodo, amor.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Yes! - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
6
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I depend on this website to help me learn to speak Spanish fluently.

Dependo de este sitio web para ayudarme a aprender a hablar español con soltura.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by kdfore
So do I ! - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
;-) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
6
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You can’t always depend on the train arriving on time.

No puedes siempre confiar en que el tren llegue a su hora.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
No, this is true. But if you happen to be late, yourself, the train will be running on time.. - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
I was about to say that Annie , that is "Murphys law of inverted reasoning" - ray76, Apr 27, 2013
Yes, annie is totally right .... - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
4
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Mi abuelita depende de los Pañales Depend debido a su pérdida del control urinario.

My grandma depends on "Depends" due to her loss of bladder control.


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updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by NikkiLR
posted by NikkiLR
Not a cheerful thought , but it deserves a vote. - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
¡Saludos a León, Gto! Vecino de San Miguel de Allende, mi amor mexicano. No sé si tu abuela estará feliz que todos sepan eso. - Jubilado, Apr 27, 2013
;) - NikkiLR, Apr 27, 2013
I hope it'not (yet) really true, but it is an extremely good & funny sentence ;-) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
Hehe.... :) It's not true. :D - NikkiLR, Apr 28, 2013
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Confían en ella para distribuir igualmente sus cargas.

They rely on her to equally distribute their burden.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by bandit51jd
Poor donkeys ;-( - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
4
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Whether I depend on your advice or not depends on how you answer.

Si confio en su aviso o no, se dependa de su respuesta.

updated Apr 28, 2013
edited by Jubilado
posted by Jubilado
And depend on the right question too ! :). - shish75, Apr 27, 2013
........... advice ........... amigo :) - ian-hill, Apr 27, 2013
Thanks, Ian, I thought they were the same noun and verb with different pronunciation. Good comment, I accept your advice! - Jubilado, Apr 27, 2013
neat. - annierats, Apr 28, 2013
My anwer will be dependent upon your question ;-) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
3
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La probabilidad de que completaré esta oración depende de mi capacidad de mantener los ojos abiertos.

The likelihood that I will complete this sentence depends on my ability to keep my eyes open.

updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by GraceM
Excellent sentence! - annierats, Apr 28, 2013
You made it until the end ;-))))))) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
Yes, I made it to the end! And thanks, Annie. - GraceM, Apr 28, 2013
3
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El futuro del mundo depende en nuestras habilidades de tener cuidado de los ambientes.

The future of the world depends on our abilities to take care of the environment.

updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by Noetol
Wise words !! - shish75, Apr 27, 2013
Yes!!! Although some people think they have found the ultimate solution to this problem (see my sentence for tomorrow's word) ;-) - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
3
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The future depends on what we do in the present.(Mahatma Ghandi)

El futuro depende de lo que hacemos en el presente. enter image description here

updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by shish75
Yes, great quote! - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013
3
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Voy a confiar en sus características naturales.

I'm going to rely on it's natural characteristics.

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updated Apr 28, 2013
posted by Aranjuez12
"I was sure I saw a bush here!" - Jubilado, Apr 27, 2013
Suction pad feet? - annierats, Apr 27, 2013
I think you're quite right, Annie. - Aranjuez12, Apr 27, 2013
It's a teribly good picture, I wonder how the photographer got there? - annierats, Apr 28, 2013
He goat up all by himself. - Aranjuez12, Apr 28, 2013
How now???? - mcl020, Apr 28, 2013