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dependencia

fem.

noun

  1. 1. dependence, dependency

    relationship of subordination or need

    Common combinations

    • dependencia económica — economic dependence
    • dependencia energética — energy dependence
    • dependencia tecnológica — technological dependence
    • La dependencia económica limita sus decisiones.Economic dependence limits her decisions.
    • El país quiere reducir su dependencia del petróleo.The country wants to reduce its dependence on oil.
    • Su dependencia de la familia es todavía grande.His dependence on his family is still considerable.

  2. 2. addiction, dependence

    dependence on a substance or activity

    Common combinations

    • dependencia del alcohol — alcohol dependence
    • dependencia de las drogas — drug dependence
    • crear dependencia — cause addiction
    • Зависимость от алкоголя может разрушить жизнь.Alcohol dependence can destroy a life.
    • Он ищет помощь, чтобы преодолеть зависимость от наркотиков.He is seeking help to overcome his drug dependence.
    • Чрезмерное использование телефона может вызвать зависимость.Excessive phone use can cause addiction.

  3. 3. office, department, premises

    room or official department

    Common combinations

    • dependencia policial — police station
    • dependencia administrativa — administrative office
    • dependencias del ministerio — ministry premises
    • Директор работает в одном из отделов министерства.The director works in one of the ministry's departments.
    • Помещение находится в конце коридора.The room is at the end of the corridor.
    • Не входите в это служебное помещение без разрешения.Do not enter this office without permission.

  4. 4. dependency, need for care

    Spain · need for help in daily life

    Common combinations

    • personas en situación de dependencia — people in need of care
    • ayuda a la dependencia — dependency assistance
    • grado de dependencia — degree of dependency
    • La ley protege a las personas en situación de dependencia.The law protects people who need care.
    • Su dependencia le impide vivir sola.Her dependency prevents her from living alone.
    • Solicitó ayuda por la dependencia de su padre.He applied for assistance because of his father's dependency.

Same root

dependerdependienteindependienteindependizarse

Phrases with this word

situación de dependencia