Spanish Conversation · Level 75
60 words
Spanish word
aportar
Pronunciation
IPA/apoɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcontribute
Example
Quiero aportar mi experiencia al equipo.
I want to contribute my experience to the team.
More examples
Es importante aportar recursos en situaciones de emergencia.
It is important to contribute resources in emergency situations.
Core concept
Putting a personal skill, money, or idea into a shared pool.
Common phrases
aportar recursos
contribute resources
aportar experiencia
contribute experience
Similar words
contribuir: Adding effort or resources that help achieve the group's overall objectives.
colaborar: Collaborating directly with others by doing assigned or shared work.
ayudar: Helping by offering practical support to fix a problem or meet a need.
ofrecer: Offering something voluntarily, such as help, resources, or an item.
Definition in Spanish
Ofrecer o poner a disposición algo propio (ideas, trabajo, dinero, experiencia) para ayudar o mejorar una actividad, proyecto o grupo.
Word origin
From Latin ad 'to' and portare 'carry', via medieval apportare, aportar literally means to bring in and add to a common project.
Usage tips
- For money, aportar implies adding one's share to a collective fund, while donar denotes making a donation.