contribuyo

Contribuyo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb contribuir, meaning "to contribute." It is used to indicate that the speaker is currently contributing something—material, time, ideas, or effort—in a given context.

Etymology: The verb derives from Latin contribuere, composed of con- (together) and tribuere (to assign, give). The modern form preserves the sense of giving or adding to a common purpose.

Conjugation: In the present tense it appears as yo contribuyo, tú contribuyes, él/ella/usted contribuye, nosotros contribuimos, vosotros contribuís, ellos/ellas/ustedes contribuyen. The yo form shows the typical -uir pattern in Spanish, with a y in the stem for the present indicative.

Usage: Contribuyo is used in contexts such as finances, work, or social projects. Examples: "Contribuyo con dinero al comedor comunitario," or "Yo contribuyo con ideas para este informe." It can pair with direct objects (dinero, tiempo, ideas) and with clauses expressing purpose or cause.

Related terms: Contribuir (to contribute), contribución (contribution), contribuidor/contribuidora (contributor). In English, equivalent terms are contribute and contribution; cognates exist in other Romance languages as well.