No. 6,885 in Spanish
dependía
"Dependía" means "depended" (past tense of depend).
In a sentence
El éxito del equipo dependía del desempeño de su capitán.
The team's success depended on the performance of its captain.
The word 'dependía' is used to indicate a past conditional dependence where the outcome was determined by a specific factor.
Nuestra alegría dependía del clima durante las vacaciones.
Our joy depended on the weather during the holidays.
Here, 'dependía' highlights how a state of emotion in the past was contingent on an external condition.
Su decisión dependía de los consejos que recibiera.
His decision depended on the advice he received.
In this sentence, 'dependía' demonstrates a reliance on incoming information or guidance in a past scenario.
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