cooperar
/koh-oh-peh-RAHR/
to cooperate
Cooperar means working together for a common goal, like planting a tree.
cooperar(verb)
to cooperate
?working together for a common goal
to collaborate
?sharing effort on a project
,to help out
?offering assistance
📝 In Action
Si todos cooperamos, terminaremos el trabajo más rápido.
A2If we all cooperate, we will finish the work faster.
Es importante cooperar con los demás miembros del equipo.
B1It is important to cooperate with the other team members.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'con' and 'en'
When you cooperate with a person, use 'con' (cooperar con alguien). When you cooperate in an activity, use 'en' (cooperar en algo).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronunciation of Double 'O'
Mistake: "Pronouncing it as a single 'o' or a 'u' sound."
Correction: Make sure to pronounce both 'o' sounds clearly: /ko-o-pe-rar/.
⭐ Usage Tips
Cooperar vs. Colaborar
These are almost identical. 'Cooperar' often implies following instructions or working within a system, while 'colaborar' sounds a bit more like a partnership of equals.
Cooperar can also mean to chip in or contribute resources to a group effort.
cooperar(verb)
to chip in
?contributing money or resources
to contribute
?providing help or funds
📝 In Action
¿Puedes cooperar con cinco euros para el regalo?
B1Can you chip in five euros for the gift?
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cooperar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'cooperar' to mean 'to chip in'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cooperar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar in all tenses.
Do I need to say both 'o' sounds?
Yes, in Spanish you should pronounce both vowels clearly: /ko-o-pe-rar/.