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contribución

contribution

noun kohn-tree-boo-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin contributio (a bringing together of funds).

Also means

tax (official)

Usage Note

Contribución covers both voluntary contributions and obligatory ones such as taxes. In official administrative Spanish, contribuciones can specifically mean local property taxes. The related verb is contribuir and the agent noun is contribuyente (taxpayer / contributor).

Examples

"Su contribución al proyecto fue esencial."

Natural Translation

His contribution to the project was essential.

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