Contactar (en. Contact)
/kɔntaˈktar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To establish communication with a person, whether by phone, email, or another means.
I am going to contact my friend to discuss the project.
Voy a contactar a mi amigo para hablar sobre el proyecto.
To connect with someone in order to obtain information or assistance.
I need to contact customer service.
Necesito contactar al servicio de atención al cliente.
To interact or communicate with someone for a specific purpose.
It is important to contact the team members before the meeting.
Es importante contactar a los miembros del equipo antes de la reunión.
To use a means of communication to talk to someone.
We should contact the suppliers before making a decision.
Debemos contactar a los proveedores antes de tomar una decisión.
Etymology
From Latin 'contactare', which means 'to touch' or 'to join'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
contact with
To establish communication with someone.
contactar con
to get in touch
To get in communication.
contactarse
to try to contact
To make an effort to communicate with someone.
intentar contactar
Related Words
contact
Physical or communicative interaction between people.
contacto
communication
Exchange of information between people.
comunicación
connection
Establishment of a relationship or link between people.
conexión
Slang Meanings
To connect
I’m going to connect with him on WhatsApp.
Voy a conectar con él por WhatsApp.
To chat
I want to chat with her to see how she is.
Quiero chatear con ella para saber cómo está.