diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index dbef284007..f03a86e01f 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ To check the formatting of your code:
 yarn lint
 ```
 
-If you get errors, be sure to fix them before comitting.
+If you get errors, be sure to fix them before committing.
 
 ## Making a Pull Request