Dependente
Example: Ele é dependente da ajuda dos amigos para estudar melhor.
Definition
"Dependente" describes someone who relies on others for support, assistance, or resources, often unable to function independently. For example, a person who needs friends' help to study better is considered "dependente."
Etymology
The word "dependente" comes from the Latin 'dependens,' the present participle of 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang down' or 'to rely on.' It entered Portuguese through Latin, reflecting the idea of relying or being contingent upon something else. Did you know? The root hints at the image of hanging onto someone for support.
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