Aportar (en. Contribute)

/a.poɾ.tar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Provide something that contributes to a common goal.
Everyone should contribute ideas in the meeting.
Todos deben aportar ideas en la reunión.
Deliver or give something to a group or cause.
She decides to contribute money to the charitable campaign.
Ella decide aportar dinero a la campaña benéfica.
Provide information or resources that are useful.
We need each member to contribute their knowledge.
Necesitamos que cada miembro aporte sus conocimientos.

Etymology

From Latin 'apportāre', which means 'to bring towards' or 'to contribute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

add value
Add something that improves or enriches a situation.
aportar valor
contribute to development
Contribute to the growth or progress of something.
aportar al desarrollo
contribute a grain of sand
Make a small contribution to a larger effort.
aportar un grano de arena

Related Words

contribution
Act of contributing something, usually in economic terms or ideas.
aportación
contribution
Contribution made in a specific context.
aporte
contributor
One who contributes something.
aportador

Slang Meanings

Offer ideas or suggestions selflessly.
In this project, we all have to contribute what we can.
En este proyecto, todos tenemos que aportar lo que podamos.
Collaborate with resources or efforts in a cause.
The team is always willing to contribute to community events.
El equipo siempre está dispuesto a aportar en eventos comunitarios.