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    Atribuir (en. Attribute)

    /atɾiˈβiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give someone or something a quality or condition.
    His hard work is attributed to the success of the project.
    Se le atribuye el éxito del proyecto a su trabajo arduo.
    To relate a result to a cause.
    Researchers attribute the increase in diseases to pollution.
    Los investigadores atribuyen el aumento de enfermedades a la contaminación.
    To recognize someone as the author of a work.
    The painting was attributed to a great master of the Renaissance.
    El cuadro fue atribuido a un gran maestro del renacimiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attribuere,' which means 'to assign' or 'to give something a value.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take credit
    To give oneself credit or recognition for something that has been achieved.
    atribuirse méritos
    to assign responsibilities
    To assign responsibilities to a person or group.
    atribuir responsabilidades

    Related Words

    attribution
    Action of attributing.
    atribución
    attributive
    That serves to attribute.
    atributivo

    Slang Meanings

    To blame someone.
    You always attribute your mistakes to others.
    Siempre atribuyes tus errores a los demás.
    To take credit for the work of others.
    It is not right to take credit for your team's achievements.
    No está bien atribuirse los méritos de tu equipo.