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"Dependant" is a noun which is often translated as "la persona a cargo de otra", and "depending on" is a phrase which is often translated as "dependiendo de". Learn more about the difference between "dependant" and "depending on" below.
dependant(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la persona a cargo de otra (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Dependants acquire rights over the property of the people they depend on.Las personas a cargo de otras adquieren derechos sobre la propiedad de estas últimas.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He has no children, no dependants, and, therefore, a higher disposable income.No tiene hijos ni cargas familiares y, por lo tanto, puede disponer de una parte mayor de sus ingresos.
Some people find themselves forced to leave their job to care for an elderly dependant.Hay quien se ve obligado a dejar el trabajo para cuidar de una persona anciana a su cargo.
depending on(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. dependiendo de
You will encounter a wide variety of different foods depending on where you are in the country.Encontrarás una gran variedad de comidas diferentes dependiendo de donde estés en el país.
b. según
Depending on your budget, there may be some cars that would interest you here.Según su presupuesto, puede haber algunos carros aquí que le interesen.
