depend
depend(
dih
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pehnd
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
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.
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.
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