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    Contraer (en. Contract)

    /konˈtɾaeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To reduce the size or extent of something.
    The cold caused the fabric to contract.
    El frío hizo que la tela contrajera.
    To acquire an obligation or commitment.
    I decided to incur a debt to buy my house.
    Decidí contraer una deuda para comprar mi casa.
    To obtain or acquire a disease.
    I can catch a cold if I don’t wrap up.
    Puedo contraer un resfriado si no me abrigue.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contractĭo', the action of contracting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get married
    To unite in marriage.
    contraer matrimonio
    to contract a disease
    To become infected or acquire a disease.
    contraer una enfermedad
    to incur an obligation
    To acquire a responsibility.
    contraer una obligación

    Related Words

    contraction
    Action of contracting.
    contracción
    hiring
    Action of hiring or acquiring.
    contratación
    contracted
    That has been reduced or shrunk.
    contraído

    Slang Meanings

    To shrink quickly.
    After the diet, my stomach contracted.
    Después de la dieta, mi estómago contraído.
    To make a serious commitment.
    They are about to enter into an agreement.
    Están a punto de contraer en un acuerdo.