1. The act of giving or providing something, especially money, to a common fund or cause
The company made generous contributions to the charity.
A empresa fez generosas contribuições para a caridade.
2. Things given or provided to help achieve a goal or result
Her contributions to the project were invaluable.
As suas contribuições para o projeto foram inestimáveis.
3. Articles or pieces of writing submitted for publication
He submitted several contributions to the academic journal.
Ele apresentou várias contribuições à revista acadêmica.
4. Mandatory payments made to a social security or pension system
Employee contributions are deducted from paychecks.
As contribuições dos funcionários são deduzidas dos contracheques.