solely dependent

[/ˈsoʊlli dɪˈpɛndənt/]
adjective phrase
totalmente dependente
1. relying completely and exclusively on someone or something for support, sustenance, or functioning
The child is solely dependent on her parents for food and shelter.
A criança é totalmente dependente de seus pais para alimentação e abrigo.
2. having no other means of support or alternative options
He is solely dependent on his salary to pay the bills.
Ele é totalmente dependente do seu salário para pagar as contas.
3. determined or contingent exclusively on one factor
The project's success is solely dependent on funding approval.
O sucesso do projeto é totalmente dependente da aprovação de financiamento.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, financial, and social contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about family support, social benefits, and employment relationships. The concept emphasizes vulnerability and lack of alternatives, which carries particular weight in discussions about social safety nets and family obligations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entirely dependentcompletely dependentwholly dependentexclusively dependent
Antonyms / Antônimos
independentself-sufficientautonomousself-reliant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
totalmente dependente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inteiramente dependente
alternative regional variant
São Paulo
unicamente dependente
more formal legal/business contexts
Portugal
exclusivamente dependente
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

dependencydependentrelianceinterdependence

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be dependent on someone's charity
solely at the mercy of
completely reliant on
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