Contribuir
Example: Todos debemos contribuir para mantener limpia la ciudad.
Definition
"Contribuir" means to give or supply something, such as money, effort, or ideas, towards a common goal or cause. It involves actively participating or helping to achieve or maintain something, like everyone contributing to keep the city clean.
Etymology
The word "contribuir" comes from the Latin verb 'contribuere,' where 'con-' means 'together' and 'tribuere' means 'to allot or give.' Did you know? The root 'tribuere' also relates to the English word 'tribute,' reflecting the idea of giving.
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"Contribuir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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