parasitic

relating to a parasite or parasites; living in, on, or at the expense of another organism

parásito, parasitario

• [T + adj]
• [adj + N]

Collocations parasitic relationship · parasitic plant

• The parasite is parasitic on its host.

  El parásito es parasitario en su huésped.

relating to a person or thing that depends entirely on another for support, help, etc.

dependiente, parasitario

• [T + adj]
• [adj + N]

Collocations parasitic lifestyle · parasitic existence

• He lives a parasitic existence, relying on others for everything.

  Él vive una existencia parasitaria, dependiendo de los demás para todo.