Describe how an action helps produce a result.

The idea

Use contribuir a before a noun or infinitive. The present includes contribuyo and contribuimos.

Patterns to compare
PersonaPresente
yocontribuyo
túcontribuyes
él / ella / ustedcontribuye
nosotros / nosotrascontribuimos
vosotros / vosotrascontribuís
ellos / ellas / ustedescontribuyen

Examples

  • La lluvia contribuye al crecimiento del bosque.Rain contributes to the growth of the forest.
  • Contribuimos a mejorar el barrio.We help improve the neighbourhood.
  • Tu propuesta contribuyó a la solución.Your proposal contributed to the solution.
  • El descanso contribuye a mantener la concentración.Rest helps maintain concentration.
  • Las bibliotecas contribuyen a reducir la desigualdad.Libraries help reduce inequality.
  • ¿Contribuyes a organizar el festival?Are you helping to organise the festival?

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Watch out

Do not replace a with de before the result or action.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct completion: El diálogo ___ resolver el conflicto. (contribuye a / contribuye de)

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    contribuye a

    contribuye a connects dialogue with resolving the conflict.

  2. Choose the correct completion: Nosotros ___ a cuidar el parque. (contribuimos / contribuemos)

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    contribuimos

    contribuimos agrees with the first-person plural subject.

  3. Choose the correct completion: El proyecto ___ al ahorro de agua ayer. (contribuyó / contribuyo)

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    contribuyó

    contribuyó has an accent for the completed past action.

Use it today

Describe one action that helps your community.