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"Depends" is a form of "depend", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "depender". "Depend on" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "depender de". Learn more about the difference between "depend on" and "depends" below.
depend on(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
2. (to rely on)
a. contar con
I would never lie to you. You can depend on me.Nunca te mentiría. Puedes contar conmigo.
b. confiar en
Tiffany is unstable. You can't depend on her at all.Tiffany es inestable. No puedes confiar en ella para nada.
a. depender de
I'll arrive today or tomorrow. It depends on the flight schedule.Llegaré hoy o mañana. Depende del horario de los vuelos.
depend(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. depender
Are you coming to the beach with us this weekend? - It depends. I heard it will rain.Vienes a la playa con nosotros este fin de semana? - Depende. Oí que va a llover.
b. depender de
We may need more chairs for the meeting; it depends on how many people come.Puede que necesitemos más sillas para la reunión; depende de cuánta gente venga.
a. depender de
The whole family depends on her husband's salary to survive.Toda la familia depende del sueldo de su marido para sobrevivir.
a. contar con
You can depend on Martha to make the party a big success.Puedes contar con Martha para que la fiesta sea todo un éxito.
b. confiar en
Don't worry, you can depend on me to get the work done.No te preocupes, puedes confiar en que yo haré el trabajo.
