La dependencia
Example: La dependencia de la tecnología afecta nuestra vida diaria.
Definition
"La dependencia" refers to the state or condition of relying heavily on something or someone, often to the extent that it influences daily life, such as in the phrase "La dependencia de la tecnología afecta nuestra vida diaria."
Etymology
The word "la dependencia" comes from the Spanish verb 'depender,' which originates from the Latin 'dependēre,' meaning 'to hang down' or 'to be contingent upon.' Over time, it evolved to denote reliance or subordination, reflecting the idea of something hanging or relying on another.
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"La dependencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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