Aportáis

Aportáis is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb aportar, which means to contribute, provide, or yield. It is used with the subject vosotros, the informal plural you in Spain and in some parts of Latin America, and is standard in Spanish varieties that retain the vosotros form. In most of the Spanish-speaking world, the corresponding form for ustedes is aportan.

Usage of aportáis centers on actions by a group. For example, Aportáis ideas útiles al proyecto. The form often appears in discussions of teamwork, research, or community efforts, where the speaker addresses a group directly. When households or institutions summarize contributions, they may refer to what a group aportáis to a initiative.

Conjugation and related forms: aportar is a regular -ar verb. Present indicative forms include yo aporto, tú aportas, él/ella/usted aporta, nosotros aportamos, vosotros aportáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes aportan. The present subjunctive for vosotros is aportéis, and the imperative affirmative is aportad. The noun aportación derives from the same root and means a contribution or input.

Etymology and nuances: aportar combines a- (toward) with portar (to carry), woven into the sense of bringing something to a shared project or goal. The use of vosotros and aportáis marks a regional variation in formality and audience, reflecting Spain’s grammatical traditions.