count on
count on(
kaunt
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.).
1. (to rely on)
a. contar con
Juan has proven that we can count on him to have everything in order in his department.Juan ha demostrado que podemos contar con él para tener todo en orden en su departamento.
b. confiar en
I know I can count on my mom for absolutely anything.Sé que puedo confiar absolutamente en mi mamá para lo que sea.
2. (to expect)
a. contar con
He seemed just as surprised as the rest. I don't think he counted on winning.Parecía tan sorprendido como los demás; no creo que contara con ganar.
count ontransitive verb phrase
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.).
1. (general)
a. contar con
to c on somebody to do somethingcontar con que alguien haga algo
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count on
intransitive verb
1 (rely on) contar con
we're counting on him contamos con él; I wouldn't count on it! ¡no contaría con ello!; he's counting on winning cuenta con ganar; he can be counted on to ruin everything puedes contar con que él estropeará todo
I can always count on you to cheer me up siempre puedo contar contigo para que me levantes el ánimo
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