No. 1,500 in Portuguese
dependência
The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
In a sentence
A dependência de tecnologia está afetando a forma como interagimos.
The dependence on technology is affecting the way we interact.
In this sentence, 'dependência' refers to the reliance or dependency on technology, portraying its influence on interaction.
O prédio possui uma dependência exclusiva para empregados.
The building has an exclusive annex for employees.
Here, 'dependência' is used to describe a separate unit or annex associated with the building, specifically meant for employees.
Ele busca superar sua dependência emocional através de terapia.
He seeks to overcome his emotional dependency through therapy.
In this case, 'dependência' refers to emotional reliance, indicating a need for therapeutic intervention to address it.
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