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"Depend on" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "depender de", and "upon" is a preposition which is often translated as "en". Learn more about the difference between "depend on" and "upon" below.
depend on(
dih
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pehnd
an
)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.
upon(
uh
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pan
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
