reliant

S2 W2

BrE /ˈriː.lɪ.ənt/ AmE /ˈriː.lɪ.ənt/

adjective en → es

1 DEPENDENT [T + obj] B1

depending on someone or something for help, support, etc.

dependiente de, que depende de

  • be reliant on somebody/something

Collocations reliant on technology · reliant on government support

  • The company is heavily reliant on its main supplier.

    La empresa depende mucho de su principal proveedor.

2 NECESSARY [T + obj] B1

necessary or essential for something to happen or be successful

necesario para, esencial para

  • be reliant on somebody/something

Collocations reliant on good weather · reliant on a stable economy

  • The success of the project is reliant on good planning.

    El éxito del proyecto depende de un buen plan.