contribuyente
“contribuyente” means “taxpayer” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
taxpayer
Also: contributor
📝 In Action
Cada contribuyente debe presentar su declaración antes de mayo.
B1Every taxpayer must submit their return before May.
El gobierno anunció nuevas ayudas para el pequeño contribuyente.
B2The government announced new aid for small taxpayers.
Es un gran contribuyente a la fundación desde hace años.
C1He has been a major contributor to the foundation for years.
contributing
Also: contributory
📝 In Action
El estrés fue un factor contribuyente en su enfermedad.
B2Stress was a contributing factor in his illness.
Buscamos elementos contribuyentes al éxito del proyecto.
C1We are looking for elements contributing to the success of the project.
Las causas contribuyentes son variadas.
C2The contributing causes are varied.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: contribuyente
Question 1 of 3
If you are 'la contribuyente', who are you?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'contribuens', which is the giving of resources together with others.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it ever end in 'a' (contribuyenta)?
No. Even though it refers to a person, the word always ends in 'e'. You only change the article (el/la).
Is it the same as a 'donante'?
Not exactly. A 'donante' gives voluntarily (like blood or to charity). A 'contribuyente' usually gives because it is a legal requirement (taxes).
Is it used for social media contributors?
Rarely. For social media or collaborators on a project, Spanish speakers usually use 'colaborador'.