Spanish word

colaborar

Pronunciation

IPA/kolaβoˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcollaborate

Example

¿Puedes colaborar conmigo en este proyecto?

Can you collaborate with me on this project?

Illustration for colaborar (collaborate)

More examples

Los vecinos colaboraron para limpiar el parque.

The neighbors collaborated to clean the park.

Core concept

People coordinating roles to achieve a shared outcome.

Common phrases

  • colaborar con alguien

    collaborate with someone

  • colaborar en un proyecto

    collaborate on a project

  • colaborar activamente

    collaborate actively

  • colaborar con la comunidad

    collaborate with the community

Similar words

ayudar: Gives direct help to someone in need, solving a problem or easing a difficulty.
apoyar: Provides support or backing for a person, idea, or plan, offering encouragement or resources.
cooperar: Works together willingly toward a shared objective, aligning actions to reach a common goal.
participar: Takes part in an activity or event by joining in and contributing where appropriate.

Definition in Spanish

Trabajar junto con otras personas para alcanzar un objetivo común, aportando esfuerzo o recursos.

Word origin

Spanish colaborar derives from Latin com- 'together' and laborare 'to work', reflecting working together to contribute effort or resources toward a goal.

Usage tips

  • Colaborar typically pairs with con for a person and en for a project, and it often denotes an ongoing or organized contribution rather than a single favor.

Other meanings

  • helpverb
  • contributeverb

Opposites

  • obstaculizarhinderverb
  • oponerseopposeverb

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