dependence

the state of relying on someone or something for help, support, etc.

dependencia, dependencia de algo/someone

• dependence on somebody/something

Collocations dependence on drugs · dependence on technology

• He has a serious dependence on alcohol.

  Tiene una grave dependencia del alcohol.

the state of relying on another country for trade or money, especially when this is not good for you.

dependencia económica

• dependence on somebody/something

Collocations dependence on foreign aid · dependence on oil imports

• The country's dependence on imported oil is a major problem.

  La dependencia del país de las importaciones de petróleo es un problema grave.

the state of being legally responsible for someone, especially a child or an adult who needs care.

tutela, responsabilidad legal

• dependence on somebody

Collocations legal dependence of a child · dependence of an adult in need of care

• The court ruled that the parents had legal dependence over their disabled son.

  El tribunal dictaminó que los padres tenían responsabilidad legal sobre su hijo discapacitado.

the state of being physically unable to function properly without a particular substance or treatment.

dependencia física, necesidad de algo

• dependence on something

Collocations physical dependence on drugs · dependence on medication

• He developed a physical dependence on the painkillers.

  Desarrolló una dependencia física de los analgésicos.

the state of being emotionally or psychologically dependent on someone.

dependencia emocional, dependencia psicológica

• dependence on somebody

Collocations emotional dependence on a partner · psychological dependence on a therapist

• She had developed a psychological dependence on her therapist.

  Ella había desarrollado una dependencia psicológica en su terapeuta.

the state of relying financially on someone or something.

dependencia financiera, necesidad económica

• financial dependence on somebody/something

Collocations financial dependence on a parent · dependence on social benefits

• He lived in financial dependence on his parents.

  Vivía en dependencia financiera de sus padres.

the state of relying economically on another country or region for trade, investment, etc.

dependencia económica

• dependence on somebody/something

Collocations economic dependence on a neighboring country · dependence on international trade

• The region's economic dependence on tourism is significant.

  La dependencia económica de la región del turismo es significativa.

the state of being legally responsible for someone's actions or welfare, especially in a professional context.

tutela legal, responsabilidad legal

• legal dependence on somebody

Collocations dependence of a minor on their guardian · dependence of an employee on their employer

• The company had legal dependence over its employees.

  La empresa tenía responsabilidad legal sobre sus empleados.