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depending on
[/dɪˈpɛndɪŋ ɑn/]
preposition/verb phrase
dependendo de
1.
contingent upon; determined by a particular factor or condition
The price depends on the quality of the materials.
O preço depende da qualidade dos materiais.
2.
varying according to circumstances
Depending on the weather, we might go to the beach.
Dependendo do tempo, podemos ir à praia.
3.
relying on someone or something for support or help
She is depending on her parents for financial support.
Ela está contando com seus pais para apoio financeiro.
Synonyms
according to
based on
contingent on
relying on
subject to
Antonyms
independent of
regardless of
despite
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dependendo de
Standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
dependendo de
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
dependendo de
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
consoante
Alternative formal usage, more common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
it all depends
depends on how you look at it
depending on circumstances
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