Spanish word

aporte

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈpoɾte/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncontribution

Example

Su aporte fue muy útil en la reunión.

His contribution was very useful in the meeting.

Illustration for aporte (contribution)

More examples

Necesitamos tu aporte de conocimientos en este tema.

We need your contribution of knowledge on this topic.

Core concept

Specific idea, piece of work, or sum given to advance a shared goal.

Common phrases

  • hacer un aporte económico

    make a monetary contribution

  • aporte de conocimientos

    contribution of knowledge

  • contar con el aporte de alguien

    rely on someone's contribution

Similar words

contribución: Work, opinion, or effort provided to help reach a common objective.
participación: Direct engagement in group talk or hands-on collaborative work.
apoyo: Supplies, data, or encouragement provided to support someone else's activity.
aportación: Formal submission of documents or ideas for consideration in a discussion.

Definition in Spanish

Contribución que una persona hace en forma de ideas, trabajo o dinero para ayudar a un objetivo común.

Word origin

The noun derives from the verb aportar 'to bring or contribute' and ultimately from Latin apportare, composed of ad- 'to' and portare 'to carry'.

Usage tips

  • 'Quiero aportar' commonly introduces an idea in meetings, while 'hacer un aporte' often describes giving money or formal support.

Other meanings

  • provisionnoun
  • donationnoun

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