This is the 1074th most frequent Portuguese word.
contribuir
"Contribuir" means "to contribute."
The word 'contribuir' is used in its literal sense meaning to give assistance or effort towards a common purpose.
Eu gosto de contribuir para a comunidade através do voluntariado.
I like to contribute to the community through volunteering.
Here, 'contribuir' implies sharing or providing intellectual input or resources.
Neste projeto, cada membro do time deve contribuir com suas melhores ideias.
In this project, each team member must contribute with their best ideas.
In this sentence, 'contribuir' signifies causing or exacerbating a situation or effect.