depending

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈpendɪŋ/ AmE /dɪˈpendɪŋ/

adverb en → es

1 CONDITIONAL [not transitive] B1

used for saying that something is true or will happen only if another thing happens or is true

dependiendo de, según

  • depending on whether/if

Collocations depending on the weather · depending on your age

  • The cost depends on how many people are coming.

    El costo depende de cuántas personas vengan.

2 VARIABLE [not transitive] B2

used for saying that something is not fixed or certain and may change according to different situations or conditions

dependiendo de, según

  • depending on circumstances

Collocations depending on the situation · depending on the context

  • The rules vary depending on where you are.

    Las reglas varían dependiendo de dónde estés.