reliant

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. dependiente de
As far as its technological development is concerned, the country is reliant on other countries.El país es dependiente de otros países en lo que a su desarrollo tecnológico se refiere.
b. supeditado a
The survival of those species is reliant on the preservation of their habitats.La supervivencia de dichas especies está supeditada a la conservación de sus hábitats.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I don't think it's a good thing that you're so reliant on your parents.No creo que sea bueno que dependas tanto de tus padres.
The project is heavily reliant on government funding for its continued existence.La continuidad del proyecto depende en gran medida de la ayuda económica del gobierno.
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