colaborar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/kolaβoˈɾaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• Collaborate
• Work together
• Cooperate

Meaning and Usage

The verb "colaborar" is used to describe the act of working together towards a common goal or task. In Spanish, it often pertains to cooperative efforts in various contexts, including projects, businesses, community initiatives, and artistic endeavors. The frequency of use is moderate to high, commonly found in both oral and written contexts, particularly in professional, academic, and formal discussions where teamwork or joint efforts are emphasized.

Example Sentences

1. Es importante colaborar con otros para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.

2. It is important to collaborate with others to reach our goals.

3. Decidimos colaborar en un proyecto para mejorar la educación en nuestra comunidad.

4. We decided to collaborate on a project to improve education in our community.

5. La empresa buscará colaborar con expertos del sector para innovar sus productos.

6. The company will seek to collaborate with industry experts to innovate its products.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "colaborar" is often found in various idiomatic expressions that encapsulate concepts of teamwork and cooperation.

1. Colaborar en la sombra
2. El artista prefiere colaborar en la sombra, sin buscar reconocimiento.

3. The artist prefers to collaborate in the shadows, without seeking recognition.

4. Colaborar para el bien común

5. Todos debemos colaborar para el bien común de la sociedad.

6. We all must collaborate for the common good of society.

7. Colaborar entre bastidores

8. Muchas organizaciones colaboran entre bastidores para apoyar la causa.

9. Many organizations collaborate behind the scenes to support the cause.

10. Colaborar mano a mano

11. Las dos compañías decidirán colaborar mano a mano en su próximo proyecto.

12. The two companies will decide to collaborate hand in hand on their next project.

13. Colaborar como equipo

14. Para tener éxito, necesitamos colaborar como equipo en este desafío.
15. To succeed, we need to collaborate as a team in this challenge.

Etymology

The word "colaborar" derives from the Latin "collaborare" which means "to work together," composed of the prefix "co-" (together) and "laborare" (to work).

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Cooperar (to cooperate) - Contribuir (to contribute) - Asociarse (to associate)

Antonyms: - Oponerse (to oppose) - Aislarse (to isolate) - Desentenderse (to disengage)