How to Say "relies" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “relies” is “depende” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
To count on someone or something.
Examples
Mi felicidad no depende del dinero.
My happiness does not depend on money.
La luz depende de la energía solar.
The light relies on solar energy.
Regular Verb Pattern
'Depender' is a regular '-er' verb, which means it follows the standard pattern for conjugating verbs that end in '-er' in all tenses.
Using 'Depende'
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).
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