contribute to

contribuir a

contribute to(kuhn-trih-byut tu)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to give money)

a. contribuir a

You don't need to contribute to Mercy's going away present because you don't know her.

No necesitas contribuir al regalo de despedida de Mercy porque no la conoces.

b. aportar a

I recently received an inheritance, so I am going to contribute to the hospital where my son was born.

Recién recibí una herencia, así que voy a aportar al hospital donde nació mi hijo.

2. (to help)

a. contribuir a

I didn't contribute to the cause because I didn't have enough information to help.

No contribuí a la causa porque no tenía suficiente información para ayudar.

b. ayudar a

Leonardo wants to contribute to the cause because he has a lot of experience.

Leonardo quiere ayudar a la causa porque tiene mucha experiencia.

c. colaborado con

Carolina has contributed to our efforts to put an end to drug use at our school.

Carolina ha colaborado con nuestras esfuerzas para poner fin al consumo de drogas en nuestra escuela.

3. (journalism)

a. escribir para

Brynn is going to contribute to the magazine by sharing her experiences in Africa.

Brynn va a escribir para la revista compartiendo sus experiencias en África.