diff --git a/doc/contributing.texi b/doc/contributing.texi
index 2a73d2c47a..4049073b96 100644
--- a/doc/contributing.texi
+++ b/doc/contributing.texi
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ trigger string @code{origin...}, which can be expanded further.  The
 @cindex insert or update copyright
 @cindex @code{M-x guix-copyright}
 @cindex @code{M-x copyright-update}
-Additionaly we provide insertion and automatic update of a copyright in
+We additionally provide insertion and automatic update of a copyright in
 @file{etc/copyright.el}.  You may want to set your full name, mail, and
 load a file.