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"Donate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "donar", and "contribute" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "contribuir con". Learn more about the difference between "donate" and "contribute" below.
donate(
do
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neyt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
contribute(
kuhn
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trih
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byut
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to give)
a. contribuir con
I contributed $20 to her goodbye present.Contribuí con 20 dólares a su regalo de despedida.
b. aportar
The state contributed five million euros to repair the damage caused by the earthquake.El estado aportó cinco millones de euros para reparar los daños causados por el terremoto.
2. (journalism)
a. escribir
I was asked to contribute a short story for the magazine.Me pidieron que escribiera un cuento para la revista.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. contribuir
I live with my parents, but I contribute towards household expenses.Vivo con mis padres, pero contribuyo a los gastos de la casa.
4. (to help)
a. contribuir
Their campaign has contributed to a better understanding of the plight of these animals.Su campaña ha contribuido a una mejor comprensión de la grave situación que viven estos animales.
a. intervenir
She rarely contributes at staff meetings.Raras veces interviene en las reuniones del personal.
a. escribir para
He contributes to their weekend supplement on a regular basis.Escribe regularmente para su suplemento de fin de semana.
b. colaborar con
She has contributed to the Washington Post and other newspapers.Ha colaborado con el Washington Post y otros diarios.
