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    Contrajo (en. Contracted)

    /konˈtɾaxo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of reducing or becoming smaller.
    The muscle contracted during exercise.
    El músculo contrajo durante el ejercicio.
    Referring to a commitment or formal agreement that has been established.
    Luis got married last month.
    Luis contrajo matrimonio el pasado mes.
    To catch or acquire a disease.
    He caught a cold for not dressing warmly.
    Contrajo un resfriado por no abrigarse bien.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'contractus', which refers to something that has been reduced or diminished.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    got married
    Refers to the action of getting married.
    contrajo matrimonio
    incurred a debt
    Means having acquired a financial obligation.
    contrajo una deuda
    made friendships
    Refers to the act of establishing friendships.
    contrajo amistades

    Related Words

    to contract
    To perform the action of reducing or making smaller.
    contraer
    contraction
    The process by which something becomes smaller or narrower.
    contracción
    contractor
    A person who establishes a contract, especially regarding marriage.
    contrator

    Slang Meanings

    Contraction of romantic relationships.
    After their meeting, he quickly entered into the relationship.
    Después de su encuentro, contrajo la relación rápidamente.