Dictionary · Portuguese

colaborar

verb

Senses

  1. 1.

    to collaborate, to cooperate

    to work together with others toward a common goal

  2. 2.

    to contribute

    to give help, support, or resources to something

  3. 3.

    to assist, to help

    to provide aid or support to someone or something

Examples

  • "Vários países colaboraram na pesquisa sobre mudanças climáticas."

    Several countries collaborated on the research about climate change.

  • "Você pode colaborar com a campanha doando alimentos?"

    Can you contribute to the campaign by donating food?

  • "Os funcionários colaboraram para terminar o projeto no prazo."

    The employees worked together to finish the project on time.

Usage

Commonly used with prepositions 'com' (with someone) or 'para/em' (toward something). In formal contexts, often implies positive contribution or teamwork. Can be followed by 'para que' + subjunctive to express purpose.

Conjugation

Full table

Presente

indicative
eucolaboro
ele/ela/vocêcolabora
nóscolaboramos
eles/elas/vocêscolaboram

Pretérito Imperfeito

indicative
eucolaborava
ele/ela/vocêcolaborava
nóscolaborávamos
eles/elas/vocêscolaboravam

Pretérito Perfeito

indicative
eucolaborei
ele/ela/vocêcolaborou
nóscolaboramos
eles/elas/vocêscolaboraram

Pretérito Mais-que-perfeito

indicative
eucolaborara
ele/ela/vocêcolaborara
nóscolaboráramos
eles/elas/vocêscolaboraram