Spanish Conversation · Level 33
75 words
Spanish word
aportación
Pronunciation
IPA/apoɾtaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouncontribution
Example
La aportación de María fue muy valiosa para el proyecto.
María's contribution was very valuable to the project.
More examples
Decidieron hacer una aportación económica para los libros de la biblioteca.
They decided to make a financial contribution for the library's books.
Core concept
A person handing a notebook to a group around a table.
Common phrases
hacer una aportación
make a contribution
aportación económica
financial contribution
aportación al proyecto
contribution to the project
Similar words
contribución: Provides monetary or effort-based support to a group, project, or cause.
aporte: Offers concrete information, an idea, or hands-on effort to help a task or discussion.
colaboración: Works jointly with others to carry out shared tasks or responsibilities.
participación: Takes part in an activity, meeting, or process by attending and engaging.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa el aporte individual o colectivo que añade valor a un proyecto, grupo o causa.
Word origin
From the verb aportar (from Latin apportare 'bring to') plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, meaning the act or result of adding or bringing value.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, mi aportación usually expects a following detail of what was added (for example 'mi aportación fue diseñar el presupuesto') rather than a vague claim of involvement.