dependemos

Dependemos is the present indicative first-person plural form of the verb depender in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning “we depend” or “we rely (on someone or something).” In both languages, depender/depender derives from Latin dependere, formed from de- (away, from) and pendere (to hang, weigh). The term is used to express reliance, conditionality, or necessity, and is commonly followed by the preposition de introducing the dependent element, as in depender de alguien o de algo.

In usage, dependemos can denote practical reliance on resources, conditions, or other people, as well as more abstract forms of interdependence. The form is identical in spelling in Spanish and Portuguese, though pronunciation and syntactic nuances differ between the languages. The subject pronouns nosotros (Spanish) or nós (Portuguese) are often implied by the verb ending, but may be explicitly stated for emphasis.

Examples:

- Spanish: Dependemos de la energía eléctrica para funcionar. Nuestra economía depende de la demanda externa.

- Portuguese: Nós dependemos de várias fontes para o relatório. A empresa depende dos clientes para o crescimento.

Mutual or collective dependence is also expressed with phrases like dependemos unos de otros (Spanish) or dependemos uns dos outros (Portuguese). Related linguistic terms include dependência (dependency), dependente (dependent), and interdependência (interdependence).

Beyond grammar, dependemos appears in discussions of social, economic, or ecological systems where groups, institutions, or nations rely on one another to function or survive. It is not a standalone concept but a common verb form used to describe conditions of reliance.