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A2 noun #6,000 الأكثر شيوعاً 11 دقيقة للقراءة

dependente

الأكثر شيوعاً #6,000

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح dependente في 30 ثانية

الشرح dependente in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that dependente refers to a person in your family who needs your help, like a child. You might use it in very simple sentences about your family structure. For example, 'Eu tenho um filho. Ele é meu dependente.' This level focuses on the basic identification of family members. You don't need to worry about the complex tax or legal implications yet. Just remember that it looks like the English word 'dependent' and refers to someone who 'depends' on you. You might see it on a simple form at a doctor's office or a school registration. It is important to know that the word is the same for men and women, so you don't have to change the ending. Just focus on the fact that it describes a person in a relationship of care. You should also be able to recognize the plural form, dependentes, when talking about more than one child. At this stage, keep it simple and relate it directly to your immediate family members who do not work and live with you. This basic understanding will serve as the foundation for more complex uses later on.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you should be able to use dependente in more practical, everyday situations. This is the level where you start dealing with basic bureaucracy in a Portuguese-speaking country. You should be able to answer questions like 'Quantos dependentes você tem?' (How many dependents do you have?) when opening a bank account or signing up for a gym membership. You should understand that this word is a noun and refers to the person, not just the feeling of needing someone. You should also be able to distinguish between a dependente and a titular (the main account holder). For example, if you have a health insurance card, you might be the titular and your spouse might be the dependente. You should also start to notice how the word is used in small talk about family responsibilities. It is a very useful word for explaining why you might need a larger apartment or why you are applying for certain social benefits. At this level, you are moving beyond just 'family' and into the 'financial responsibility' aspect of the word. You should also be comfortable using possessive adjectives with it, like 'os meus dependentes' or 'a sua dependente'.

At the B1 level, you are expected to understand the nuances of dependente in professional and administrative contexts. You should be able to read and understand a basic text about taxes (IRS or Imposto de Renda) and identify who qualifies as a dependente according to the law. You should also be able to discuss the social implications of dependency, such as adult children living at home or the challenges of supporting elderly dependentes. Your vocabulary should expand to include related terms like agregado familiar (household) and dedução fiscal (tax deduction). You should be able to explain the difference between a dependent child and a dependent spouse in terms of documentation. This level requires you to use the word in more complex sentence structures, such as 'É necessário apresentar o documento de identificação de cada dependente.' You should also be aware of the adjective form and how it differs from the noun, ensuring you don't mix them up in conversation. For example, knowing that 'Ele é um dependente' (noun) is different from 'Ele é muito dependente' (adjective).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using dependente in formal debates and complex legal or financial discussions. You should understand how the definition of a dependente can change based on specific legislation or company policy. For instance, you could discuss whether a university student over 25 should still be considered a dependente for tax purposes. You should be able to use the word in the context of insurance contracts, understanding the rights and limitations of a dependente compared to a primary holder. Your ability to use synonyms like beneficiário or encargo familiar should be natural. You should also be able to handle more abstract discussions, such as the 'dependência' of a country's economy on certain sectors, while still maintaining the clear distinction of the noun dependente as a person. At this level, you should also be able to recognize and use the term in the context of 'dependente químico' (substance dependent) with the appropriate sensitivity and medical/legal terminology. Your writing should reflect a sophisticated grasp of how this word functions within the broader social and legal framework of Lusophone countries.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, your understanding of dependente should be near-native, allowing you to catch subtle connotations in literature, high-level journalism, and legal documents. You should be able to analyze the sociopolitical discourse surrounding dependentes, such as government policies on natalism or the 'aging society' crisis. You should understand the historical evolution of the term in Portuguese law and how it relates to the concept of the 'pater familias'. In professional settings, you should be able to draft documents or give presentations that involve the management of dependentes in pension funds or complex insurance schemes. You should be able to use the word metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions without hesitation. For example, discussing a 'país dependente' vs. 'um dependente do sistema'. Your grasp of the word's morphology should be perfect, and you should be able to explain the grammatical category of 'substantivo comum de dois géneros' to others. You are expected to navigate the nuances between 'dependente', 'tutelado', and 'curatelado' in a legal context, showing a deep understanding of Portuguese civil law.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you possess a masterly command of the word dependente and all its legal, social, and philosophical ramifications. You can engage in high-level academic or legal research involving the rights of dependentes across different Lusophone jurisdictions (e.g., comparing Brazilian and Portuguese tax law). You can appreciate the word's use in classical and contemporary Portuguese literature, where it might be used to explore themes of power, vulnerability, and human connection. You should be able to use the word in extremely formal or archaic contexts if necessary, and understand its etymological roots in Latin and how they have branched out into modern usage. Your ability to use the word is so refined that you can use it to create irony or double meanings in sophisticated conversation. You are fully aware of the most obscure collocations and can use the word in any register, from street slang (where it might be used dismissively) to the most formal judicial decree. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for precise and nuanced expression in the most demanding linguistic environments.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

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dependente في 30 ثانية

A person who relies on another for financial support and basic needs.
Commonly used in tax (IRS), health insurance, and legal documents.
A common-gender noun; the word doesn't change, only the article does.
Essential for discussing family structure and financial responsibilities in Portuguese.

The word dependente in Portuguese, when used as a noun, primarily refers to a person who relies on someone else for their basic needs, particularly financial support. In the context of Portuguese daily life, this term is most frequently encountered in legal, financial, and administrative settings. For instance, when a citizen in Portugal or Brazil fills out their annual income tax returns—known as IRS in Portugal and Imposto de Renda in Brazil—the number of dependentes they claim significantly impacts their tax bracket and potential refunds. A dependent is typically a minor child, but the definition can extend to elderly parents, spouses without income, or individuals with disabilities who are under the care of the primary taxpayer. Understanding this word requires looking beyond the simple English translation of 'dependent' and seeing the social contract it implies within the Lusophone world. It suggests a hierarchical yet protective relationship where one individual assumes responsibility for the well-being of another.

Legal Context: In Portuguese law, a dependente is formally recognized as someone whose subsistence is provided by another person, granting certain rights and tax benefits to the provider.

O contribuinte deve listar todos os seus dependentes na declaração de impostos anual para obter a dedução correta.

Beyond the financial realm, the word carries a weight of responsibility. In a healthcare setting, a dependente might be someone covered under a primary policyholder's health insurance. This is common in company-provided benefits where the employee is the 'titular' (holder) and their family members are the dependentes. It is important to distinguish this noun usage from the adjective usage which describes a state of reliance (e.g., 'Ele é dependente de café'). As a noun, it always identifies a person.

Social Context: The term is also used in social services to determine eligibility for government subsidies, where the income of the household is divided by the number of dependentes.

A empresa oferece plano de saúde para o funcionário e seus dependentes diretos.

Muitos jovens adultos ainda vivem como dependentes dos pais devido à crise econômica.

Para fins de visto, o cônjuge é considerado um dependente do requerente principal.

O número de dependentes influencia o cálculo do abono de família.

Administrative Usage: In bureaucratic documents, you might find the abbreviation 'Dep.' for dependente, though it is always better to write the full word in official correspondence.

In summary, while the word is simple, its application is robust across Portuguese society, defining the boundaries of financial and legal responsibility within the family unit.

Using the noun dependente correctly involves understanding its placement in formal and informal structures. Since it refers to a person, it often follows verbs like ter (to have), declarar (to declare), or sustentar (to support). For example, a parent might say, 'Eu tenho três dependentes' to indicate they have three people relying on them financially. In a more formal setting, such as a bank application, you might see the question 'Quantos dependentes possui o titular?'. Here, the word acts as a direct object.

Pluralization: The plural is formed simply by adding an 's': dependentes. It is a regular pluralization for words ending in 'e'.

A minha filha ainda é minha dependente porque está a estudar na universidade.

Notice how the article minha changes to match the gender of the person referred to, even though the word dependente itself does not change its ending. This is a crucial grammatical point for English speakers. If the dependent is male, you say 'o meu dependente'; if female, 'a minha dependente'. In collective terms, like on a tax form, the masculine plural os dependentes is used to cover all genders.

Common Verbs: Verbs like incluir (to include) and remover (to remove) are often used with this noun in administrative contexts.

Preciso incluir o meu pai como dependente no seguro de saúde.

O formulário pergunta se você tem algum dependente com necessidades especiais.

Ela não pode ser listada como dependente se já tiver rendimentos próprios.

Os dependentes têm direito ao uso das instalações do clube.

Prepositions: The preposition de often follows the noun when specifying whose dependent they are, though possessive adjectives are more common.

In everyday conversation, you might hear a parent jokingly refer to their adult child as a 'eterno dependente' (eternal dependent) if they haven't moved out yet. This highlights the flexibility of the word from a strict legal term to a relatable social descriptor. Always ensure that the context makes it clear you are referring to a person rather than a state of being.

You will encounter the word dependente in several key domains of Portuguese life. The first and most common is the financial and tax domain. Every year between April and June, Portuguese citizens discuss their 'declaração de IRS'. In cafes, offices, and news broadcasts, you will hear people talking about how many dependentes they can include to lower their taxes. Accountants will use this word constantly when advising clients on their fiscal responsibilities.

Human Resources: When starting a new job in a Portuguese-speaking country, the HR department will ask for a list of your dependentes for benefits and social security registration.

Ao assinar o contrato, preencha a ficha com os dados dos seus dependentes.

The second domain is health and insurance. If you are a member of a 'subsistema de saúde' like ADSE in Portugal, or a private 'plano de saúde' in Brazil, the term dependente is the standard way to refer to the family members covered under your plan. You will hear this at hospital reception desks or when calling insurance hotlines to authorize a procedure for a child or spouse.

Immigration and Law: Visa processes often involve 'reagrupamento familiar', where the main applicant brings their dependentes to the country.

O visto de residência é extensível aos dependentes legais do titular.

Na farmácia, perguntaram se o medicamento era para o titular ou para um dependente.

O banco exige a assinatura do cônjuge, mesmo que não seja dependente.

A universidade oferece descontos nas propinas para dependentes de funcionários.

Education: Schools often ask for the name of the 'encarregado de educação', who is the person the dependente (student) relies on for educational decisions.

Finally, in social and cultural discussions, the word comes up when talking about the 'geração canguru' (kangaroo generation)—adults who remain dependentes of their parents well into their 30s. This usage is slightly more informal but still relies on the noun's core meaning of financial reliance. Whether in a bank, a hospital, or a family dinner, dependente is a fundamental term for navigating the structures of Portuguese-speaking societies.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing the noun dependente with the adjective. While in English 'dependent' can be both, in Portuguese, you must be careful with how you structure the sentence. If you say 'Eu sou dependente', people might think you are describing a personality trait or an addiction (like caffeine or drugs). To use it as a noun, you should typically have an article or a possessive before it, or use it in the plural. For example, 'Eu tenho um dependente' clearly indicates you are referring to a person.

Addiction vs. Financial Reliance: A major pitfall is using dependente to mean 'addict' without qualification. In Portuguese, 'addict' is often 'viciado' or 'dependente químico'. Saying 'Ele é um dependente' in a general sense can be ambiguous.

Errado: Ele é dependente de drogas. (Adjective usage)
Correto: Ele é um dependente químico. (Noun phrase for addict)

Another common error involves gender agreement. As mentioned before, dependente is a 'substantivo comum de dois géneros'. The word itself does not change to 'dependenta'. This is a mistake many learners make, assuming that because the person is female, the word must end in 'a'. It is always dependente. The gender is signaled by the article: o dependente (male) and a dependente (female).

Confusion with 'Familiar': Sometimes learners use 'familiar' (relative) when they specifically mean 'dependente' (financial dependent). While all dependents are usually relatives, not all relatives are dependents.

Errado: Tenho muitos familiares no meu seguro. (Vague)
Correto: Tenho três dependentes no meu seguro. (Specific and professional)

Cuidado com a tradução literal: 'Are you a dependent?' -> 'Você é um dependente?' (Correct for tax/legal status).

Não confunda com 'independente' (independent), which is the direct antonym.

No plural, não diga 'dependentos'. O plural correto é dependentes.

Pronunciation Error: English speakers often stress the wrong syllable. In Portuguese, the stress is on the penultimate syllable: de-pen-DEN-te. Avoiding the English 'de-PEN-dent' stress is key to sounding natural.

Lastly, be aware of the difference between dependente and 'subordinado'. A 'subordinado' is someone who reports to you at work, whereas a dependente is someone you support financially. Mixing these up in a corporate environment can cause significant confusion. Always focus on the 'reliance' aspect of the word to keep your usage accurate.

While dependente is the most precise term for financial reliance, several other words can be used depending on the context. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker. In a legal or formal context, you might see the word encargo. This literally means 'burden' or 'charge', but in tax terms, 'encargos de família' refers to the responsibilities one has toward their dependents.

Dependente vs. Familiar: Familiar is any relative. Dependente is a relative who relies on you for money. You have many familiares, but hopefully only a few dependentes.

O meu filho é meu dependente, mas o meu irmão é apenas um familiar.

Another alternative is beneficiário. This is common in the world of insurance and social security. A beneficiary is someone who receives a benefit. While a dependente is almost always a beneficiário, a beneficiário could also be someone named in a will who is not a dependent.

Dependente vs. Subordinado: Subordinado refers to professional hierarchy. Dependente refers to financial/personal life. Never call your employees your 'dependentes' unless you are paying their personal rent out of your own pocket!

Os agregados familiares incluem todos os que vivem na mesma casa, sejam eles dependentes ou não.

No contexto de vício, usamos toxicodependente (Portugal) ou dependente químico (Brasil).

Uma alternativa poética para dependente é protegido (protégé), mas não se usa em documentos oficiais.

O termo menor a cargo é frequentemente usado em assistência social para crianças dependentes.

Antonyms: The most obvious is independente. Another is provedor (provider) or titular (holder), which refers to the person the dependent relies on.

Understanding these variations allows you to navigate different registers of the language, from the cold terminology of a tax form to the more descriptive language of social dynamics. Always prioritize dependente for clarity in any situation involving financial support.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The word originally referred to things physically hanging, like a pendulum, before it became a metaphor for people relying on others for support.

دليل النطق

UK /dɨ.pẽ.ˈdẽ.tɨ/

US /de.pẽ.ˈdẽ.tʃi/

The stress is on the penultimate syllable: de-pen-DEN-te.

يتقافى مع

Contente Presente Ausente Dente Frente Mente Gente Quente

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing it like the English 'dependent' with stress on the second syllable.
Failing to nasalize the 'en' sounds.
Pronouncing the final 'e' too strongly like 'ay' instead of a soft 'i' or schwa.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires correct spelling (ending in 'e', not 'a') and pluralization.

التحدث 3/5

Nasal vowels and stress on the penultimate syllable can be tricky.

الاستماع 2/5

Very distinct sound in both European and Brazilian Portuguese.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

Filho Pai Família Ter Dinheiro

تعلّم لاحقاً

Contribuinte Imposto Seguro Beneficiário Rendimento

متقدم

Jurisprudência Exegese Subsistência Agregado familiar Dedução fiscal

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Common-gender nouns (Substantivos comuns de dois géneros)

O dependente (male), A dependente (female). The word doesn't change.

Nasalization of 'en' and 'em'

In 'dependente', both 'en' syllables are nasalized.

Plural of words ending in 'e'

Add 's': dependente -> dependentes.

Use of 'de' with dependency

Dependente de [alguém] when used as an adjective or noun phrase.

Possessive adjectives with family roles

O meu dependente, a sua dependente.

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أمثلة حسب المستوى

Eu tenho um dependente.

I have one dependent.

Simple 'Ter' + noun structure.

O meu filho é o meu dependente.

My son is my dependent.

Use of possessive 'meu'.

Ela tem dois dependentes.

She has two dependents.

Plural form 'dependentes'.

Quem é o seu dependente?

Who is your dependent?

Interrogative sentence.

A minha filha é a minha dependente.

My daughter is my dependent.

Feminine article 'a' with the common-gender noun.

Não tenho dependentes.

I don't have dependents.

Negative sentence.

O dependente é pequeno.

The dependent is small.

Adjective 'pequeno' matching the noun's implied gender.

Eles são dependentes dos pais.

They are dependents of their parents.

Plural usage with 'dos pais'.

Preciso de preencher o nome do dependente.

I need to fill in the dependent's name.

Infinitive 'preencher' + object.

O formulário pede o número de dependentes.

The form asks for the number of dependents.

Standard administrative phrase.

O meu marido é o meu dependente no seguro.

My husband is my dependent on the insurance.

Contextualizing the noun with 'no seguro'.

Você pode incluir um dependente no plano.

You can include a dependent in the plan.

Modal verb 'pode' + 'incluir'.

O dependente deve morar com o titular.

The dependent must live with the holder.

Requirement using 'deve'.

Quantos dependentes você declarou?

How many dependents did you declare?

Past tense 'declarou'.

O cartão de saúde do dependente chegou.

The dependent's health card has arrived.

Genitive 'do dependente'.

Ela é a única dependente da família.

She is the only dependent in the family.

Use of 'única' as an adjective.

A dedução por dependente no IRS aumentou este ano.

The deduction per dependent in the IRS increased this year.

Financial terminology 'dedução por dependente'.

É necessário comprovar que o filho é um dependente.

It is necessary to prove that the son is a dependent.

Impersonal expression 'É necessário'.

O seguro de vida cobre o titular e os seus dependentes.

The life insurance covers the holder and their dependents.

Verb 'cobrir' in a legal sense.

Muitos jovens continuam a ser dependentes após os 25 anos.

Many young people continue to be dependents after age 25.

Gerund construction 'continuam a ser'.

O estatuto de dependente dá direito a certos benefícios.

The status of dependent entitles one to certain benefits.

Noun phrase 'estatuto de dependente'.

O pai idoso foi registado como dependente da filha.

The elderly father was registered as the daughter's dependent.

Passive voice 'foi registado'.

Não se esqueça de atualizar a lista de dependentes.

Don't forget to update the list of dependents.

Imperative 'Não se esqueça'.

O valor do abono varia conforme o número de dependentes.

The amount of the allowance varies according to the number of dependents.

Conjunction 'conforme'.

A legislação define claramente quem pode ser considerado dependente.

The legislation clearly defines who can be considered a dependent.

Formal adverb 'claramente'.

A empresa revisou a política de benefícios para dependentes indiretos.

The company revised the benefits policy for indirect dependents.

Complex noun phrase 'dependentes indiretos'.

Houve uma disputa sobre a custódia do dependente menor.

There was a dispute over the custody of the minor dependent.

Legal term 'custódia'.

O requerente deve demonstrar a dependência económica do seu dependente.

The applicant must demonstrate the economic dependency of their dependent.

Distinction between 'dependência' (abstract) and 'dependente' (person).

O sistema de saúde público garante assistência aos dependentes dos contribuintes.

The public health system guarantees assistance to taxpayers' dependents.

Subject-verb agreement with 'sistema'.

A inflação afeta gravemente as famílias com muitos dependentes.

Inflation seriously affects families with many dependents.

Adverbial phrase 'afeta gravemente'.

O contrato exclui dependentes que possuam rendimento próprio.

The contract excludes dependents who have their own income.

Relative clause 'que possuam'.

A proteção social do dependente é um pilar do estado de bem-estar.

The social protection of the dependent is a pillar of the welfare state.

Abstract concept 'estado de bem-estar'.

A jurisprudência atual tende a alargar o conceito de dependente para fins sucessórios.

Current case law tends to broaden the concept of dependent for inheritance purposes.

High-level vocabulary 'jurisprudência' and 'sucessórios'.

O impacto demográfico reflete-se no rácio entre trabalhadores e dependentes.

The demographic impact is reflected in the ratio between workers and dependents.

Technical term 'rácio'.

A vulnerabilidade do dependente exige mecanismos de fiscalização rigorosos.

The vulnerability of the dependent requires rigorous oversight mechanisms.

Sophisticated subject 'A vulnerabilidade do dependente'.

Questiona-se a ética de manter um adulto como dependente perpétuo.

The ethics of keeping an adult as a perpetual dependent is questioned.

Passive reflexive 'Questiona-se'.

O regime fiscal privilegia as famílias que acolhem dependentes com deficiência.

The tax regime favors families that take in dependents with disabilities.

Verb 'privilegia' in a systemic context.

A dependente em questão não preenchia os requisitos para a pensão de sobrevivência.

The dependent in question did not meet the requirements for the survivor's pension.

Specific reference 'A dependente em questão'.

A autonomia progressiva do dependente deve ser incentivada pelo tutor.

The progressive autonomy of the dependent should be encouraged by the guardian.

Philosophical/Educational phrasing.

O acórdão do tribunal clarificou a situação dos dependentes extracomunitários.

The court's ruling clarified the situation of non-EU dependents.

Legal term 'acórdão'.

Subjaz a esta norma a intenção de salvaguardar a dignidade do dependente enquanto sujeito de direitos.

Underlying this rule is the intention to safeguard the dignity of the dependent as a subject of rights.

Inverted sentence structure with 'Subjaz'.

A porosidade das fronteiras entre o conceito de dependente e de coabitante gera ambiguidades jurídicas.

The porosity of the borders between the concept of dependent and cohabitant generates legal ambiguities.

Metaphorical use of 'porosidade'.

O discurso político instrumentaliza muitas vezes a figura do dependente para fins eleitorais.

Political discourse often instrumentalizes the figure of the dependent for electoral purposes.

Critical academic tone.

Observa-se uma mutação sociológica na perceção do que constitui um dependente legítimo.

A sociological mutation is observed in the perception of what constitutes a legitimate dependent.

Abstract noun 'mutação sociológica'.

A exegese do texto legal permite uma interpretação extensiva dos direitos dos dependentes.

The exegesis of the legal text allows for an extensive interpretation of the rights of dependents.

Technical term 'exegese'.

A precariedade laboral arrasta consigo uma coorte de dependentes involuntários.

Labor precariousness drags with it a cohort of involuntary dependents.

Evocative language 'coorte de dependentes'.

O filósofo discorre sobre a ontologia do dependente na sociedade contemporânea.

The philosopher discourses on the ontology of the dependent in contemporary society.

Academic term 'ontologia'.

A eficácia das políticas públicas afere-se pela qualidade de vida dos seus dependentes mais frágeis.

The effectiveness of public policies is measured by the quality of life of its most fragile dependents.

Passive reflexive 'afere-se'.

تلازمات شائعة

Declarar dependentes

Número de dependentes

Dependentes diretos

Abono por dependente

Dependente a cargo

Incluir dependente

Dedução por dependente

Dependente químico

Estatuto de dependente

Listar dependentes

العبارات الشائعة

Viver como dependente

— To live while relying on someone else's money.

Muitos jovens ainda vivem como dependentes dos pais.

Deixar de ser dependente

— To become financially independent.

Ele deixou de ser dependente quando arranjou emprego.

Ter alguém como dependente

— To support someone financially.

Eu tenho a minha mãe como minha dependente.

Dependente do titular

— The dependent associated with the main account holder.

A consulta foi marcada para o dependente do titular.

Sem dependentes

— Having no one who relies on you financially.

O meu IRS é simples porque estou sem dependentes.

Dependente maior

— An adult who is still financially dependent.

Um dependente maior de idade pode precisar de prova de matrícula.

Dependente menor

— A child who is a dependent.

O dependente menor deve ser acompanhado pelo responsável.

Inscrição de dependente

— The process of registering a dependent.

A inscrição de dependente deve ser feita até ao final do mês.

Grau de dependente

— The level or category of dependency.

O formulário pergunta o grau de dependente do familiar.

Cartão do dependente

— The identification card for a dependent (usually for health).

Não se esqueça do cartão do dependente para a consulta.

يُخلط عادةً مع

dependente vs Dependência

This is the abstract noun (dependency), while 'dependente' is the person.

dependente vs Viciado

This means 'addict'. Use 'dependente químico' for a more medical/formal term for addiction.

dependente vs Independente

The opposite. Be careful with the prefix 'in-'.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"Eterno dependente"

— Someone who never grows up or becomes independent.

O primo do João é um eterno dependente, nunca trabalhou.

Informal

"Dependente de berço"

— Someone born into wealth who never had to support themselves.

Ela é uma dependente de berço, não conhece a realidade.

Informal

"Fazer-se de dependente"

— To act helpless to get someone to do things for you.

Ele faz-se de dependente para não ter de cozinhar.

Informal

"Peso morto"

— A harsh way to describe a dependent who contributes nothing.

Ele sente-se um peso morto por ser dependente da esposa.

Slang/Harsh

"Debaixo da asa"

— To be a dependent under someone's protection.

Ele ainda vive debaixo da asa dos pais como dependente.

Informal

"À custa de outrem"

— To live at someone else's expense.

Ele vive como dependente à custa de outrem.

Formal

"Sombra do titular"

— A dependent who follows the primary holder everywhere.

No clube, ele é apenas a sombra do titular.

Informal/Metaphorical

"Dependente de carteirinha"

— A certified or obvious dependent.

Ele é um dependente de carteirinha da avó.

Slang

"Pendurado no pai"

— Leaning or hanging on the father for support.

Com trinta anos, ele ainda está pendurado no pai como dependente.

Informal

"Mão estendida"

— Always asking for money (like a dependent).

Ele vive sempre de mão estendida como um dependente.

Informal

سهل الخلط

dependente vs Pendente

Similar spelling and sound.

'Pendente' means 'pending' or 'hanging' (like an earring). 'Dependente' means someone who relies on another.

O processo está pendente, mas eu sou o dependente.

dependente vs Subordinado

Both imply a hierarchy.

'Subordinado' is for work (boss/employee). 'Dependente' is for money/family (provider/reliant).

O meu funcionário é meu subordinado, não meu dependente.

dependente vs Contribuinte

Often appear together on forms.

'Contribuinte' is the person who pays the tax. 'Dependente' is the person the tax payer supports.

O contribuinte declara o seu dependente.

dependente vs Titular

Opposite roles in a contract.

'Titular' is the main person on the account. 'Dependente' is the additional person covered.

Eu sou o titular e o meu filho é o dependente.

dependente vs Familiar

Overlap in meaning.

'Familiar' is any relative. 'Dependente' is a relative who specifically needs financial help.

Ele é um familiar, mas não é meu dependente.

أنماط الجُمل

Eu tenho [número] dependente(s).

Eu tenho um dependente.

[Nome] é o meu dependente.

O meu filho é o meu dependente.

Preciso de incluir [alguém] como dependente.

Preciso de incluir a minha mãe como dependente.

O número de dependentes influencia [algo].

O número de dependentes influencia o valor do imposto.

O conceito de dependente abrange [grupo].

O conceito de dependente abrange agora os ascendentes a cargo.

A condição de dependente pressupõe [condição].

A condição de dependente pressupõe uma carência de rendimentos próprios.

Deixar de ser dependente de [alguém].

Ele finalmente deixou de ser dependente dos pais.

O formulário para os dependentes.

Onde está o formulário para os dependentes?

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

Dependência (dependency)

Dependente (dependent)

Codependência (codependency)

الأفعال

Depender (to depend)

الصفات

Dependente (dependent)

Independente (independent)

Codependente (codependent)

مرتبط

Pendente (pending)

Independência (independence)

Interdependente (interdependent)

Dependência química (drug addiction)

Depender de (to rely on)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Very common in administrative, financial, and family contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'dependenta' for a female. → a dependente
The noun 'dependente' is common-gender and does not change its ending.
Confusing 'dependente' with 'viciado'. → dependente químico
In a medical context, 'dependente' alone is vague; 'dependente químico' is more precise for addiction.
Misplacing the stress (de-PEN-dent). → de-pen-DEN-te
Portuguese stress is usually on the penultimate syllable.
Thinking 'dependente' only means children. → dependente (can be any relative)
Spouses and parents can also be legal dependents.
Spelling it 'dependante'. → dependente
The word always ends in 'ente' in Portuguese.

نصائح

Gender Neutrality

Remember that 'dependente' doesn't change for gender. Use 'o' for men and 'a' for women. This is a common feature of Portuguese nouns ending in 'e'.

Cognate Alert

This is a 'true friend' cognate. It looks and means almost the same as 'dependent' in English, making it easy to remember.

Family First

In Portuguese-speaking countries, being a 'dependente' is often a long-term family arrangement, not just a temporary phase.

IRS Season

During tax season, you will hear this word everywhere. It's the key to getting a better tax return!

Nasal Power

Mastering the nasal 'en' in 'dependente' will make you sound much more like a native speaker.

Forms and Docs

When you see 'N.º de Dependentes' on a form, it's asking for a number, not names.

Addiction Context

If you are in a medical context, 'dependente' likely refers to 'dependente químico' (addict).

Legal Age

Check the local laws; the age until which someone is considered a 'dependente' can vary.

Social Benefits

Government aid is often calculated 'per dependente', so knowing this word is crucial for social support.

Spelling Tip

Always end the word with 'e'. Even if the person is a woman, 'dependenta' is incorrect.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'pendant' hanging from a necklace. The dependente is the person 'hanging' onto someone else's bank account for support.

ربط بصري

Imagine a baby kangaroo in a pouch. The baby is the dependente, and the mother is the titular.

Word Web

Filho Dinheiro IRS Seguro Família Sustento Titular Cuidado

تحدٍّ

Try to list three people in your life who could be considered your dependentes, even if only metaphorically, and write a sentence for each using the word.

أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'dependere', which means 'to hang from' or 'to be derived from'. This root is composed of 'de-' (down from) and 'pendere' (to hang).

المعنى الأصلي: To hang down or to be supported by something above.

Romance (Latin origin).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful when calling an adult a 'dependente' in a social setting, as it can imply they are lazy or unable to take care of themselves.

In the US or UK, the term is often strictly financial or legal (e.g., 'claiming dependents'). In Portuguese, it can feel slightly more personal.

The Portuguese IRS (Tax Authority) website uses this term thousands of times in its guides. The song 'Dependente' by the Brazilian group Sorriso Maroto (though it uses the adjective form, it reinforces the word's frequency). Legal decrees regarding 'Abono de Família' (Family Allowance) in Portugal.

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سياقات واقعية

At the Accountant's Office

Posso incluir o meu pai como dependente?
Qual é o limite de idade para um dependente?
Onde coloco os dados dos dependentes?
Preciso do NIF de cada dependente.

Applying for Health Insurance

O plano cobre dependentes?
Quanto custa adicionar um dependente?
A minha esposa é minha dependente.
O dependente tem o seu próprio cartão?

At the Human Resources Department

Tenho de atualizar os meus dependentes.
O abono de família é para os dependentes.
Aqui está a certidão de nascimento do dependente.
Os dependentes têm direito a subsídio?

Immigration/Visa Office

O visto inclui os meus dependentes?
Prova de meios de subsistência para dependentes.
O dependente pode trabalhar no país?
Reagrupamento familiar para dependentes.

Family Discussion

Ele ainda vive como meu dependente.
Já não sou dependente dos meus pais.
Temos muitos dependentes nesta casa.
É difícil sustentar tantos dependentes.

بدايات محادثة

"Quantos dependentes você declarou no seu IRS este ano?"

"Você acha que os filhos devem deixar de ser dependentes aos 18 anos?"

"O seu plano de saúde permite incluir os pais como dependentes?"

"Qual é a maior dificuldade em ter dependentes a cargo hoje em dia?"

"Você já foi dependente de alguém por muito tempo?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Escreve sobre a tua experiência de quando deixaste de ser um dependente dos teus pais.

Quais são as responsabilidades de ter um dependente a cargo na tua opinião?

Como é que as leis do teu país ajudam as pessoas que têm muitos dependentes?

Descreve um momento em que tiveste de agir como o provedor para um dependente.

Reflete sobre a diferença entre ser um dependente financeiro e ser dependente emocionalmente.

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, 'dependente' is a common-gender noun. You just change the article to 'a dependente'. Never say 'dependenta'.

No, it can be a spouse, an elderly parent, or a disabled relative, as long as they rely on you financially.

'Dependente' usually refers to financial reliance. 'Dependente químico' specifically refers to someone with a drug or alcohol addiction.

You say 'Não tenho dependentes' or 'Não possuo dependentes'.

As a noun, you often say 'o dependente do titular' (the dependent of the holder). As an adjective, you say 'Ele é dependente de café'.

Yes, especially students up to age 25 in Portugal and Brazil, or adults with no income who live with their parents.

The plural is 'dependentes'. It is a regular plural.

On tax forms (IRS), health insurance applications, and bank documents.

Yes, the meaning is identical, though the context (like tax names) might differ.

It is a nasal vowel. Don't pronounce the 'n' fully; instead, let the air go through your nose while saying the 'e'.

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