according to

según

Indica la persona, el documento u otra fuente de donde procede una información o instrucción.

En inglés sencillo: Used to name the person, document, or other source that gives information or instructions.

• According to Tom, the shop is closed.
• The bridge is safe, according to the engineers.
• According to the instructions, we need two batteries.

Cómo se usa: according to someone/something (According to the forecast, it will rain tonight.)

Sinónimos: as stated by

Expresiones frecuentes: according to someone, according to the report

según, conforme a

De una manera que sigue una regla, un plan o un sistema, o se ajusta a una cantidad o necesidad.

En inglés sencillo: In a way that follows a rule, plan, or system, or matches an amount or need.

• Sort the books according to subject.
• They divided the money according to need.
• Everything went according to plan.

Cómo se usa: according to something (Arrange the boxes according to size.)

Sinónimos: in accordance with, in line with

Expresiones frecuentes: according to plan, according to size

dependiendo de, según

Dependiendo de una situación o condición concreta.

En inglés sencillo: Depending on a particular situation or condition.

• Prices change according to the season.
• We will travel by bus or train according to availability.
• Her plans varied according to her mood.

Cómo se usa: according to something (We may stay longer, according to the weather.)

Sinónimos: depending on

Expresiones frecuentes: according to circumstances, according to the weather