Contribuía (en. Contributed)
/kon.tɾiˈβi.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide something for a shared objective.
He always contributed valuable ideas in meetings.
Él siempre contribuía con ideas valiosas en las reuniones.
To provide resources or support to a cause.
The company contributed financially to research projects.
La empresa contribuía económicamente a proyectos de investigación.
To combine efforts to achieve a result.
Everyone contributed their work to finish the project on time.
Todos contribuían con su trabajo para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Etymology
From Latin 'contribuere', meaning 'to contribute together with others.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to contribute to the cause
To contribute to a collective effort.
contribuir a la causa
to contribute to the discussion
To participate actively by giving opinions.
contribuir en la discusión
each one contributes what they can
Each person contributes according to their abilities.
cada uno contribuye con lo que puede
Related Words
contribution
Contribution or help given to a cause or purpose.
contribución
contributor
A person who provides resources to a cause, generally in the context of taxes.
contribuyente
Slang Meanings
To actively participate in a group.
In the book club, everyone contributed enthusiastically.
En el club de lectura, todos contribuían con entusiasmo.
To contribute money or resources to a party.
When a party is organized, there is always someone who contributes drinks.
Cuando se organiza una fiesta, siempre hay alguien que contribuye con bebida.