1. Third person singular present indicative of 'atribuir' in the passive or reflexive voice, meaning to assign, ascribe, or credit something to someone or something
The discovery is attributed to the team of researchers.
A descoberta atribui-se à equipe de pesquisadores.
2. To claim or assert ownership, responsibility, or credit for something (reflexive usage)
He attributes success to hard work.
Ele atribui-se o sucesso ao trabalho árduo.