SpeeekDownload on the App Store

Portuguese Phrase

Depende da experiência.

/deˈpẽ.dʒi dɐ eʃ.pe.ɾiˈẽ.sɐ/
Meaning"It depends on the experience."
💡

Meaning

The sentence means “It depends on the experience.” It is used to express that the outcome or opinion varies according to how much experience someone has.

🎯

When to use

Use this phrase when you want to qualify a statement by pointing out that the result changes with the level of experience – for example in discussions about learning, work performance, or personal opinions.

Grammar Breakdown

Dependedaexperiência

1

Depende (verbo depender)

Verbo regular da 3ª pessoa do singular do presente do indicativo; significa 'to depend'.

2

da (contração)

Contração da preposição 'de' + artigo definido feminino 'a', usada antes de substantivos femininos.

3

experiência (substantivo)

Substantivo feminino que indica o conjunto de conhecimentos ou vivências adquiridas.

🗨In Conversation

A

Você acha que o curso vai melhorar seu desempenho?

Do you think the course will improve your performance?

Depende da experiência.

It depends on the experience.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Dependa da experiência.

    Incorrect conjugation; the correct form is 'depende' for third‑person singular present.

  • Depende de experiência.

    Missing the definite article; you need 'da' (de + a) before a feminine noun.

  • Depende da experência.

    Spelling error; the correct spelling is 'experiência' with the accent on the 'e'.

Alternatives

  • Depende da sua experiência.

    It depends on your experience.

  • Depende do nível de experiência.

    It depends on the level of experience.

  • Depende da vivência.

    It depends on the background.

pt

Cultural Tip

In Portuguese, the verb 'depender' is almost always followed by the preposition 'de' plus a noun or pronoun. Avoid omitting the article (e.g., *depende de experiência*) because it sounds incomplete. Also, keep the verb in the third‑person singular when the subject is implicit, as in this phrase.