How to Say "input" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “input” is “aportación” — use this when referring to sharing thoughts, ideas, or opinions, especially in a collaborative setting like a meeting or discussion.
aportación
Examples
Tu aportación en la reunión fue muy valiosa.
Your input in the meeting was very valuable.
contribución
Examples
Tu contribución al proyecto fue muy importante.
Your contribution to the project was very important.
aporte
ah-PORE-tehaˈpoɾte

Examples
Tu aporte a la fiesta fue muy importante.
Your contribution to the party was very important.
El científico recibió un premio por su gran aporte a la medicina.
The scientist received an award for his great contribution to medicine.
Necesitamos un aporte económico para terminar el proyecto.
We need a financial contribution to finish the project.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Using it with Verbs
In Spanish, we usually say 'hacer un aporte' (to make a contribution) rather than just 'contribuir' when we want to sound more formal or specific.
Gender Error
Mistake: “La aporte es valiosa.”
Correction: El aporte es valioso. (Remember that nouns ending in -e that come from verbs are almost always masculine.)
entrada
en-TRAH-dahenˈtɾaða

Examples
Añadí una nueva entrada al diario de viaje.
I added a new entry to the travel diary.
Mi última entrada en el blog tuvo muchos comentarios.
My latest blog post had many comments.
alimentación
Examples
Corta la alimentación eléctrica antes de reparar el cable.
Cut the power supply before repairing the cable.
inyección
Examples
La empresa necesita una inyección de capital urgente para seguir operando.
The company needs an infusion of capital to keep operating.
alimento
ah-lee-MEN-toha.liˈmen.to

Examples
La lectura es alimento para el alma y la mente.
Reading is food/nourishment for the soul and the mind.
Su ambición era el principal alimento de sus acciones.
His ambition was the main fuel for his actions.
Contribution vs. Input
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