dependence

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de depender de alguien o algo para obtener apoyo, funcionamiento o supervivencia, así como la relación de subordinación o necesidad hacia una persona, sustancia o circunstancia.

A noun referring to the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else for support, functioning, or survival.

incontable

1. State of relying on someone or somethingB2formal

   The condition of being dependent on someone or something for support, help, or survival.

   Dependencia

   • The child's dependence on his parents gradually decreases as he grows older.
   • The country's economic dependence on oil exports makes it vulnerable.
   • Her dependence on medication is carefully monitored by her doctor.

   Sinónimosdependencyreliance

   Antónimosautonomyindependenceself-sufficiency

2. AddictionB2formal

   A strong physical or psychological need to use a substance, such as drugs or alcohol.

   Dependencia (adicción)

   • He is seeking treatment for his dependence on alcohol.
   • The patient developed a dependence on painkillers after the surgery.
   • Overcoming drug dependence requires professional help and support.

   Sinónimosaddictiondependencyhabit

3. Trust or relianceB2formal

   The state of trusting or relying on someone or something to be true or effective.

   Dependencia (confianza o reliance)

   • The team's dependence on their star player is risky.
   • There is a growing dependence on technology in modern education.
   • His dependence on her advice was absolute.

   Sinónimosconfidencecredencefaithreliancetrust

   Antónimosautonomyindependenceself-relianceself-sufficiency