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relying on

[/rɪˈlaɪɪŋ ɑːn/]
verb (present participle)
confiando em
1. depending on someone or something; trusting in the support or aid of someone or something
She is relying on her parents for financial support.
Ela está confiando nos pais para apoio financeiro.
2. to be dependent upon; to require as a necessary condition
The success of the project is relying on good teamwork.
O sucesso do projeto depende de um bom trabalho em equipe.
3. to place trust or confidence in
You can't go through life relying on luck alone.
Você não pode viver a vida confiando apenas na sorte.
NYC Slang
countin' on / bankin' on
Synonyms
depending oncounting onbanking ontrusting inleaning on
Antonyms
distrustingdoubtingrejectingdisregarding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiando em / dependendo de
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
confiando em
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
contando com / confiando em
Both forms used interchangeably
Portugal
contando com / confiando em
Slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rely on one's own two feet
rely on someone's say-so
can't rely on someone as far as you can throw them
lean on someone
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