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Conjugation Chart of “Contraer” (to contract) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Contraer”

The Present Tense of Contraer is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Contraigo una enfermedad. (I contract an illness.)

Contraer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize its specific conjugations.

How to Use Contraer in the Present Tense

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

To contract (an illness or debt): For example, Yo contraigo una gripe cada invierno. (I contract the flu every winter.)

To acquire (a habit or obligation): For example, Ella contrae la costumbre de fumar. (She acquires the habit of smoking.)

To shrink or reduce in size: For example, El metal se contrae con el frío. (The metal contracts in the cold.)

To get married (colloquial): For example, Ellos contraen matrimonio el próximo mes. (They’re getting married next month.)

To frown or furrow one’s brow (colloquial): For example, Él contrae la frente cuando está enojado. (He frowns when he’s angry.)

Real Life Examples of Contraer in the Present Tense

Yo contraigo un resfriado cada invierno. (I catch a cold every winter.)

Mi hermana contrae matrimonio el próximo mes. (My sister is getting married next month.)

Nosotros contraemos una deuda cuando pedimos un préstamo. (We incur debt when we take out a loan.)

¿Ustedes contraen nuevas responsabilidades en el trabajo? (Do you take on new responsibilities at work?)

Ellos contraen un compromiso de por vida. (They are making a lifelong commitment.)

Tú contraes una obligación cuando firmas un contrato. (You take on an obligation when you sign a contract.)

Nosotros contraemos una enfermedad por no cuidarnos. (We catch an illness from not taking care of ourselves.)

¿Ustedes contraen nuevos hábitos en la cuarentena? (Are you developing new habits during quarantine?)

Ellos contraen una deuda estudiantil para pagar la universidad. (They incur student debt to pay for college.)

Tú contraes un virus cuando usas dispositivos compartidos. (You catch a virus when using shared devices.)

Nosotros contraemos nuevas amistades en el trabajo. (We make new friends at work.)

¿Ustedes contraen nuevos compromisos cada año? (Do you take on new commitments every year?)

Ellos contraen una deuda con el banco para comprar una casa. (They incur debt with the bank to buy a house.)

Tú contraes una responsabilidad cuando cuidas a un ser querido. (You take on a responsibility when caring for a loved one.)

Nosotros contraemos nuevos retos en nuestras vidas. (We take on new challenges in our lives.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Contraer (to contract) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.