Depender de Pessoas e Coisas (Rely on)
depend on e rely on com a preposição on certa turbina seu inglês B1 para expressar necessidade e confiança.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'on' after 'depend' and 'rely' to show that one thing is decided by or needs another.
- Always use 'on' after depend, never 'of' or 'from'. Example: 'It depends on the weather.'
- Use 'rely on' when you trust someone or need them for help. Example: 'I rely on my alarm.'
- When followed by a verb, use the -ing form. Example: 'Success depends on working hard.'
Overview
rely on. É uma daquelas frases 'cola' que mantêm suas conversas diárias unidas. Pense nela como a versão verbal de uma rede de segurança.rely on é sua expressão ideal. É simples, é poderosa e, honestamente, a usamos muito mais do que percebemos. Se você não consegue imaginar sua vida sem suas playlists do Spotify, você rely on (depende/confia) nelas para o seu humor.rely on (depende/confia) nele para tocar alto. É tudo sobre confiança e necessidade.How This Grammar Works
rely) mais uma palavra minúscula chamada preposição (on). Juntos, eles criam um novo significado que é diferente da palavra 'rely' sozinha.rely sem seu melhor amigo on. Eles são basicamente um pacote fechado, como Netflix e descanso. O verbo rely se comporta como qualquer verbo regular.on nunca muda. Ela fica exatamente onde está.rely on (confiar/depender de) uma pessoa (como sua mãe), uma coisa (como seu carro) ou até mesmo um sistema (como o ônibus público). É uma maneira de mostrar que, sem essa pessoa ou coisa, você pode estar em apuros. É a diferença entre 'Eu gosto do meu telefone' e 'Eu rely on (dependo do) meu telefone para tudo'.
Formation Pattern
rely on, siga estes passos simples:
rely.
on.
Conjugation Table
When To Use It
rely on em quase todas as partes da sua vida moderna. Aqui estão alguns cenários comuns:- Tecnologia: 'I
rely onmy noise-canceling headphones to study'. Em 2024, dependemos da nossa tecnologia para tudo, desde entrega de comida até namoro. - Relacionamentos: 'Can I
rely onyou to keep a secret?'. Isso é fundamental para amizades e confiança. - Hábitos diários: 'I
rely oncaffeine to function before noon'. Bem real, não é?
Common Mistakes
- A preposição errada: Muitas pessoas tentam dizer
rely inourely to. Isso é um grande erro. É semprerely on. - Esquecer o 'S': Ao falar de uma pessoa (ele, ela), você deve dizer
relies.
Quick FAQ
Conjugating 'Depend On'
| Subject | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
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I
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depend on
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don't depend on
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Do I depend on...?
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You
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depend on
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don't depend on
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Do you depend on...?
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He/She/It
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depends on
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doesn't depend on
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Does it depend on...?
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We
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depend on
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don't depend on
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Do we depend on...?
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They
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depend on
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don't depend on
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Do they depend on...?
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Common Conversational Shortcuts
| Full Phrase | Short Form | Context |
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It depends on the situation.
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It depends.
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General response to a question.
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That depends on what you want.
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Depends.
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Very informal/casual.
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I am relying on you.
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I'm relying on you.
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Standard contraction.
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Meanings
To be determined or conditioned by something else, or to trust/need someone or something for support.
Contingency
When one event is only possible if another event happens first.
“Our trip depends on whether I get my bonus.”
“The price depends on the size of the room.”
Trust/Reliability
To have confidence in someone or something to perform a task.
“You can always depend on Sarah to be on time.”
“I rely on my car to get to work every day.”
Financial/Physical Support
To need someone or something in order to survive or function.
“Many children depend on their parents until they are 20.”
“The local economy relies on tourism.”
Reference Table
| Verbo | Significado Principal | Exemplos Comuns | Preposição |
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Depend
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Necessidade, condicionalidade, influência
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My mood depends on coffee. Plans depend on weather.
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on
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Rely
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Confiança, segurança, estabilidade, apoio
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I rely on my friends. The system relies on data.
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on
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Count
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Expectativa, certeza, confiança (intercambiável com rely)
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You can count on me. I count on my alarm.
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on
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Be dependent
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Necessidade forte, às vezes conotação negativa
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He is dependent on medication. Child is dependent on parents.
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on
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Independent
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Não precisar ou ser controlado por
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She is financially independent. Decisions are independent of feelings.
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of
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Espectro de formalidade
The event's commencement is contingent upon favorable weather conditions. (Planning an outdoor activity)
The picnic depends on the weather. (Planning an outdoor activity)
It depends on the weather. (Planning an outdoor activity)
Depends on the rain, I guess. (Planning an outdoor activity)
Depend/Rely On: Conceitos Essenciais
Depend On
- Necessidade Precisa que algo aconteça
- Condição Resultado é condicional
- Influência Afetado por algo
Rely On
- Confiança Fé na confiabilidade
- Segurança Garantia de apoio
- Estabilidade Contar com a consistência
Elementos Compartilhados
- Preposição 'ON' Sempre usada após o verbo
- Objetos Substantivos, pronomes, gerúndios
- Nível B1 Gramática intermediária
Depend On vs. Rely On vs. Count On
Escolhendo 'Depend On' ou 'Rely On'
A frase é sobre uma *necessidade* ou *condição* para um resultado?
A frase é sobre *confiança* ou *segurança* na estabilidade ou apoio de alguém/algo?
Do Que Você Depende/Confia?
Pessoas
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Colleagues
- • Experts
Coisas/Sistemas
- • Phone
- • Internet
- • GPS
- • Software
Conceitos Abstratos
- • Luck
- • Data
- • Experience
- • Circumstances
Condições
- • Weather
- • Funding
- • Availability
- • Performance
Exemplos por nível
It depends on the rain.
Depende de la lluvia.
I depend on my dad.
Dependo de mi papá.
Does it depend on the time?
¿Depende de la hora?
It doesn't depend on me.
No depende de mí.
We rely on our car every day.
Confiamos en nuestro coche todos los días.
The price depends on the color.
El precio depende del color.
I am relying on you to help me.
Estoy contando contigo para que me ayudes.
It depends on the day of the week.
Depende del día de la semana.
Our future depends on making the right choice now.
Nuestro futuro depende de tomar la decisión correcta ahora.
I rely on my phone for almost everything.
Dependo de mi teléfono para casi todo.
Whether we win depends on how hard we practice.
Si ganamos depende de cuánto practiquemos.
He relies on his sister for emotional support.
Él depende de su hermana para apoyo emocional.
The success of the project depends on everyone's cooperation.
El éxito del proyecto depende de la cooperación de todos.
You shouldn't rely on luck to pass the exam.
No deberías confiar en la suerte para aprobar el examen.
The company relies heavily on overseas sales.
La empresa depende en gran medida de las ventas en el extranjero.
It all depends on what the manager decides.
Todo depende de lo que decida el gerente.
The theory depends on several unproven assumptions.
La teoría depende de varias suposiciones no probadas.
The elderly often rely on the state for their pension.
Los ancianos a menudo dependen del estado para su pensión.
The outcome depends on the jury's interpretation of the law.
El resultado depende de la interpretación de la ley por parte del jurado.
She relies on her intuition when making difficult decisions.
Ella confía en su intuición al tomar decisiones difíciles.
The stability of the bridge depends on the integrity of its pillars.
La estabilidad del puente depende de la integridad de sus pilares.
The narrative relies on the reader's ability to infer meaning.
La narrativa depende de la capacidad del lector para inferir el significado.
Whether the treaty is signed depends on the resolution of the border dispute.
Que se firme el tratado depende de la resolución de la disputa fronteriza.
The ecosystem relies on a delicate balance between species.
El ecosistema depende de un delicado equilibrio entre las especies.
Fácil de confundir
Learners see 'depend on' and assume 'independent' also takes 'on'.
Both can be used to show a relationship between two things.
Learners use 'trust on' because of 'rely on'.
Erros comuns
It depends of the weather.
It depends on the weather.
I depend from my parents.
I depend on my parents.
It depend on you.
It depends on you.
I rely of my car.
I rely on my car.
It depends on go now.
It depends on going now.
I am depend on you.
I depend on you.
It depends on how is the weather.
It depends on how the weather is.
I rely on he to help.
I rely on him to help.
It depends on if it rains.
It depends on whether it rains.
The movie depends of a good script.
The movie depends on a good script.
The results are dependent of the sample size.
The results are dependent on the sample size.
Padrões de frases
It depends on ___.
I rely on ___ to ___.
Whether we ___ depends on ___.
Success depends on ___ing ___.
Real World Usage
Can't say yet, depends on when I finish.
I rely on my organizational skills to meet deadlines.
Our route depends on the road conditions.
Relying on coffee and kindness.
Don't rely on a single source of income.
The flood risk depends on tonight's rainfall.
Sempre use 'on'
depend e rely *sempre* vêm com a preposição on. Esquecer é o erro mais comum, então sempre confira! Por exemplo: I depend on you, not I depend you.
Confiança vs. Necessidade
rely on para 'confiar' em algo ou alguém (tipo um amigo ou um sistema que funciona bem). Use depend on quando uma coisa 'precisa' de outra para acontecer ou existir (tipo seus planos que dependem do tempo). Compare: I rely on my alarm clock.com
My mood depends on coffee.
'Dependent on' tem nuance
dependent on. Embora parecido, às vezes pode sugerir uma necessidade forte, talvez não muito saudável, ou falta de independência, diferente do verbo depend on que é mais neutro. Por exemplo: He is dependent on medication.
O Contexto é Rei
depend on ou rely on no dia a dia, desde sua tecnologia até seus amigos. Tipo: I rely on my phone for everything.
Smart Tips
Stop and visualize a person sitting ON a chair. The person depends ON the chair.
Always add -ing. Prepositions are like glue that only sticks to -ing verbs.
Use 'rely on' instead of 'need' when talking about tools or people.
Start with 'That's a good question, it depends on...' to give yourself time to think.
Pronúncia
Linking 'Depend' and 'On'
In natural speech, the 'd' at the end of 'depend' often slides into the 'o' of 'on'.
Schwa in 'Depend'
The first 'e' in 'depend' is a weak sound, almost like 'dih-pend'.
Rising on 'Depends'
It de-PENDS? ↗
Shows uncertainty or that more information is needed.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of the word 'ON' as a light switch. The light (the result) only turns 'ON' if you flip the switch (the condition).
Associação visual
Imagine a person leaning 'ON' a cane. The person is the subject, the cane is the object, and the act of leaning is 'depending'. Without the cane, the person falls.
Rhyme
Whether you're weak or whether you're strong, 'depend' and 'rely' always take 'ON'.
Story
A traveler is lost in the desert. He 'depends on' his map to find the way, and he 'relies on' his last bottle of water to survive. Both the map and the water are 'on' his mind.
Word Web
Desafio
Write three sentences about your morning routine using 'rely on' (e.g., 'I rely on coffee to wake up'). Then, write three sentences about your weekend plans using 'it depends on'.
Notas culturais
In US business culture, being 'reliable' (someone you can rely on) is one of the highest compliments. It implies consistency and punctuality.
British speakers often use 'It depends' as a polite way to say 'no' or to avoid a direct answer that might be awkward.
On platforms like Patreon or YouTube, creators often say they 'rely on' their community, emphasizing a partnership rather than just a transaction.
The word 'depend' comes from the Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang from'.
Iniciadores de conversa
What does your happiness depend on?
Who do you rely on when you have a problem?
Does your job depend on using English?
What technology do you rely on the most?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
Our camping trip ___ the weather being sunny.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesThe success of the party depends ___ the music.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
It depends of how much time we have.
depends / it / on / weather / the
A: Are you coming to the gym? B: It depends ___ I finish my work.
Select the odd one out.
Match 'Depend on' and 'Rely on'.
Passing the test depends on ___ every day.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesMy happiness doesn't always depend ___ how much money I have.
You can always rely him to be honest.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Ella confía mucho en sus compañeros de equipo.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
A healthy diet and regular exercise ___ your overall well-being.
My phone is old, so I don't really depend it anymore.
Which sentence is grammatically sound?
Translate into English: 'depender de la situación'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the verb to its common preposition in this context:
Our company always ___ our employees' feedback for improvement.
Score: /13
Perguntas frequentes (8)
No. While some languages use 'from', English strictly uses `on`. Saying 'depends from' will sound incorrect to native speakers.
They are very similar! `Count on` is slightly more informal and usually refers to people. `Depend on` can be used for people, things, or logical conditions.
Yes, in conversation. If someone asks 'Are you going?', you can simply say `It depends.` It implies that there are conditions you haven't mentioned yet.
Both are used in speech, but `whether` is more formal and grammatically correct for writing. Example: `It depends on whether it rains.`
Absolutely. You can say `The plant depends on sunlight` or `The price depends on the market.`
Adding `heavily` means you need that thing very much. Example: `I rely heavily on my glasses` means you can't see at all without them.
Yes. The adjective form `dependent` also uses `on`. Example: `He is dependent on his inhaler.`
This is likely 'L1 interference.' If your native language (like Spanish or French) uses 'of', your brain tries to translate it directly. You must consciously practice the 'on' connection.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
depender de
Preposition choice: 'de' vs 'on'.
dépendre de
French uses 'of', English uses 'on'.
abhängen von
German uses 'from', English uses 'on'.
...ni yoru / ...shidai
Japanese uses post-positional particles or nouns.
ya'tamid 'ala
Very similar logic and preposition.
qu jue yu
Chinese uses a full verb phrase rather than a preposition.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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