| Locuciones verbales |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
depend on [sth],
depend upon [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (be determined by [sth]) | depender de vi + prep |
| | Whether the heating will be fixed today depends on the repairman's schedule. |
| | Que la calefacción se arregle hoy depende de lo ocupado que esté el técnico. |
depend on [sth],
depend upon [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (be assured of) | confiar en vi + prep |
| | You may depend absolutely upon your solicitor's discretion. |
| | Debes confiar en la discreción de tu abogado. |
depend on [sth],
depend upon [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (trust in [sth]) | confiar en vtr + prep |
| | I depended on her ability to keep a secret. |
| | Confié en su capacidad para guardar secretos. |
depend on [sb],
depend upon [sb] vtr phrasal sep | (be supported financially by) (económicamente) | depender de vi + prep |
| | In the 1950s, most women in the US did not do paid work and depended on their husbands. |
| | En los años 50, la mayoría de las mujeres de Estados Unidos no tenían un trabajo pagado y dependían de sus maridos. |
depend on [sb],
depend upon [sb] vtr phrasal sep | (rely on [sb]) | depender de vi + prep |
| | | contar con vi + prep |
| | She is a proud lady and doesn't like having to depend on her relatives for help. |
| | Es una mujer orgullosa y no le gusta tener que depender de sus parientes. |