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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