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Conjugation Chart of “Contraer” (to contract) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Contraer”

The Subjunctive Mood of Contraer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action or state, for example: Espero que no contraigan la enfermedad. (I hope they don’t contract the disease.)

Contraer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from regular verb endings.

How to Use Contraer in the Subjunctive Mood

Contraer generally means to contract or acquire, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To contract (an illness or debt): for example, Espero que no contraigáis la gripe esta temporada. (I hope you don’t contract the flu this season.)

To acquire (a habit or commitment): for example, Es importante que no contraigamos malos hábitos. (It’s important that we don’t acquire bad habits.)

To shrink or reduce in size: for example, Si el tejido se lava en agua caliente, es posible que se contraiga. (If the fabric is washed in hot water, it’s possible it may shrink.)

To wrinkle or furrow (the brow): for example, Cuando estés preocupado, no contraigas el entrecejo. (When you’re worried, don’t furrow your brow.)

To concentrate or focus (colloquial): for example, Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que os contragáis. (To pass the exam, it’s necessary that you focus.)

Real Life Examples of Contraer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que cada persona contraiga el hábito de reciclar. (It’s important that each person develops the habit of recycling.)

Ojalá que el equipo contraiga un buen seguro médico. (I hope the team gets good health insurance.)

Para aprobar el curso, es necesario que tú contraigas un compromiso con tus estudios. (To pass the course, it’s necessary that you commit to your studies.)

Aunque no es obligatorio, sería bueno que ustedes contraigan un servicio de streaming. (Although it’s not mandatory, it would be good if you get a streaming service.)

El entrenador recomienda que los jugadores contraigan una dieta balanceada. (The coach recommends that the players adopt a balanced diet.)

Es una lástima que la empresa contraiga más deudas. (It’s a shame that the company incurs more debt.)

Mis padres insisten en que yo contraiga matrimonio pronto. (My parents insist that I get married soon.)

El gobierno propone que las empresas contraigan más empleados. (The government proposes that companies hire more employees.)

Dudo que mi hermano contraiga un préstamo estudiantil. (I doubt that my brother will take out a student loan.)

Tal vez sea mejor que nosotros contraigamos un seguro de viaje. (Maybe it’s better if we get travel insurance.)

La maestra sugiere que los alumnos contraigan el hábito de leer diariamente. (The teacher suggests that students develop the habit of reading daily.)

Es una pena que la pareja contraiga deudas tan pronto. (It’s a pity that the couple incurs debt so soon.)

Quiero que ustedes contraigan un compromiso con el medio ambiente. (I want you to commit to the environment.)

¿Crees que tu primo contraiga un trabajo de medio tiempo? (Do you think your cousin will get a part-time job?)

Espero que la universidad contraiga más profesores el próximo año. (I hope the university hires more professors next year.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Contraer (to contract) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.