Todo depende
Example: Todo depende del clima para hacer la excursión mañana.
Definition
"Todo depende" is a Spanish phrase meaning that everything is conditional or subject to certain factors. It expresses that the outcome or decision relies entirely on specific circumstances, such as in the example: "Todo depende del clima para hacer la excursión mañana," meaning the trip depends on the weather.
Etymology
The phrase "todo depende" comes from the Spanish words 'todo,' meaning 'everything,' and 'depende,' the third-person singular present form of the verb 'depender,' meaning 'to depend.' The verb 'depender' originates from the Latin 'dependere,' which combines 'de-' (down from) and 'pendere' (to hang). Did you know? The idea of 'hanging down' evolved metaphorically into 'relying on' or 'depending on,' perfectly captured by the phrase "todo depende."
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"Todo depende" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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