depender

Senses

1. 1.

   to depend (on)

   to be determined or contingent on something or someone

2. 2.

   to rely (on)

   to need support, help, or resources from someone or something

3. 3.

   it depends

   used to express that the answer or outcome is conditional (typically in the phrase 'depende')

Examples

• "O sucesso do projeto depende da colaboração de todos."

  The success of the project depends on everyone's collaboration.

• "Ela não gosta de depender financeiramente dos pais."

  She doesn't like to rely financially on her parents.

• "- Você vai à festa? - Depende, se eu terminar o trabalho a tempo."

  - Are you going to the party? - It depends, if I finish my work on time.

Usage

Always used with the preposition 'de' (depender de alguém/algo). The single-word response 'Depende' (it depends) is extremely common in conversation. Unlike English 'depend on,' which can sometimes take a direct object, Portuguese always requires the preposition.