The Spanish verb "depender" means "to depend" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "depender" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "depender" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | dependo |
| tú | you (informal) | dependes |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | depende |
| nosotros | we | dependemos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | dependéis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | dependen |
Ella depende de su madre.
say it EH-yah deh-PEN-deh deh soo MAH-dreh
She depends on her mother.
In other languages
- French Elle dépend de sa mère.
- German Sie ist von ihrer Mutter abhängig.
- Dutch Zij is afhankelijk van haar moeder.
Yo dependo de ti.
say it YO deh-PEN-doh deh tee
I depend on you.
In other languages
- French Je dépends de toi.
- German Ich bin von dir abhängig.
- Dutch Ik ben van jou afhankelijk.
How to Conjugate "depender" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | dependí |
| tú | you (informal) | dependiste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | dependió |
| nosotros | we | dependimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | dependisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | dependieron |
Ella dependió del clima.
say it EH-yah deh-pen-DYOH del KLEE-mah
She depended on the weather.
In other languages
- French Elle dépendait du temps.
- German Sie war vom Wetter abhängig.
- Dutch Zij was afhankelijk van het weer.
Yo dependí de ti.
say it yo deh-pen-DEE deh tee
I depended on you.
In other languages
- French Je dépendais de toi.
- German Ich war von dir abhängig.
- Dutch Ik was van jou afhankelijk.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | dependía |
| tú | you (informal) | dependías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | dependía |
| nosotros | we | dependíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | dependíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | dependían |
Él dependía del clima.
say it el deh-pen-DEE-ah del KLEE-mah
He used to depend on the weather.
In other languages
- French Il avait l'habitude de dépendre du temps.
- German Er war früher vom Wetter abhängig.
- Dutch Hij was vroeger afhankelijk van het weer.
Yo dependía de ti.
say it yo deh-pen-DEE-ah deh tee
I used to depend on you.
In other languages
- French J'avais l'habitude de dépendre de toi.
- German Ich war früher von dir abhängig.
- Dutch Ik was vroeger van jou afhankelijk.
How to Conjugate "depender" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | dependeré |
| tú | you (informal) | dependerás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | dependerá |
| nosotros | we | dependeremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | dependeréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | dependerán |
Él dependerá de su madre.
say it el deh-pen-deh-RAH deh soo MAH-dreh
He will depend on his mother.
In other languages
- French Il dépendra de sa mère.
- German Er wird von seiner Mutter abhängig sein.
- Dutch Hij zal van zijn moeder afhankelijk zijn.
Yo dependeré de ti.
say it yo deh-pen-deh-REH deh tee
I will depend on you.
In other languages
- French Je dépendrai de toi.
- German Ich werde von dir abhängig sein.
- Dutch Ik zal van jou afhankelijk zijn.
How to Conjugate "depender" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | dependería |
| tú | you (informal) | dependerías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | dependería |
| nosotros | we | dependeríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | dependeríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | dependerían |
Él dependería de su madre.
say it el deh-pen-deh-REE-ah deh soo MAH-dreh
He would depend on his mother.
In other languages
- French Il dépendrait de sa mère.
- German Er würde von seiner Mutter abhängig sein.
- Dutch Hij zou van zijn moeder afhankelijk zijn.
Yo dependería de ti.
say it yo deh-pen-deh-REE-ah deh tee
I would depend on you.
In other languages
- French Je dépendrais de toi.
- German Ich würde von dir abhängig sein.
- Dutch Ik zou van jou afhankelijk zijn.
Frequently Asked Questions About "depender"
Is "depender" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Depender" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "depender" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "depender" means "to depend" in English.
How do you conjugate "depender" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → dependo, tú → dependes, él/ella/usted → depende, nosotros → dependemos, vosotros → dependéis, ellos/ustedes → dependen.
How many tenses does "depender" have in Spanish?
"Depender" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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