Don't Add 'Es'

When used alone, 'depende' is a complete thought. It is the third-person form (like saying 'it depends'), but you do not need to say 'Ello depende.' Just say 'Depende.'

A Complete Answer

When you specify *what* it depends on, always use the connector 'de' (of/on): 'Depende *de* la hora' (It depends *on* the time).

Adding the Condition

Extremely common. Used constantly in daily conversation as a standalone answer.

'Depender' is a regular '-er' verb, which means it follows the standard pattern for conjugating verbs that end in '-er' in all tenses.

Regular Verb Pattern

The word 'depende' is the form used for 'he, she, it,' and the formal 'you.' Example: 'Ella depende de su coche' (She depends on her car).

Using 'Depende'

Common usage as the third-person conjugation of 'depender' (to depend).

Learn the two essential uses of 'depende': the highly frequent standalone phrase ('It depends') and its role as the third-person singular conjugation of the regular verb 'depender' (to depend). Includes examples and full conjugation.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations