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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

The present subjunctive of contraer is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about an action or state of being.

To contract (an illness or debt): Por ejemplo, temo que mi hijo contraiga una enfermedad. (I fear that my son may contract an illness.)

To get married: Por ejemplo, espero que mis amigos contraigan matrimonio pronto. (I hope my friends get married soon.) This usage is also common in slang, like ¿cuándo vas a contraer? (When are you going to tie the knot?)

To acquire (a habit or obligation): Por ejemplo, no quiero que mi hijo contraiga malos hábitos. (I don’t want my son to acquire bad habits.) In some regions, it can have a rude connotation, like ¡no contraigas esa actitud conmigo! (Don’t get that attitude with me!)

To shrink or wrinkle: Por ejemplo, ojalá que la ropa no contraiga con el lavado. (I hope the clothes don’t shrink in the wash.)

Real Life Examples of Contraer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que no contraigamos malos hábitos. (It’s important that we don’t acquire bad habits.)

Ojalá que ella contraiga un compromiso con la comunidad. (I hope she takes on a commitment to the community.)

Para evitar una enfermedad, es mejor que no contraigan esa bacteria. (To avoid an illness, it’s better that they don’t contract that bacteria.)

Aunque no quieras, es posible que contraigas esa costumbre con el tiempo. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s possible you’ll pick up that habit over time.)

El médico recomienda que el paciente no contraiga más deudas para reducir el estrés. (The doctor recommends that the patient doesn’t take on more debt to reduce stress.)

Mis padres esperan que yo contraiga matrimonio algún día. (My parents hope that I get married someday.)

Aunque ganes bien, no es bueno que contraigas demasiadas obligaciones financieras. (Even if you earn well, it’s not good for you to take on too many financial obligations.)

Es fundamental que el equipo no contraiga miedo antes del partido importante. (It’s essential that the team doesn’t get scared before the important game.)

Prefiero que mi hijo contraiga un compromiso con sus estudios en vez de salir tanto. (I’d prefer my son takes on a commitment to his studies instead of going out so much.)

Independientemente de tu edad, siempre existe el riesgo de que contraigas una enfermedad grave. (Regardless of your age, there’s always a risk you could contract a serious illness.)

Tal vez sea mejor que no contraigamos la costumbre de trabajar hasta tarde. (Maybe it’s better if we don’t get into the habit of working late.)

Aunque te parezca una buena idea, no recomiendo que contraigas esa deuda por ahora. (Even if it seems like a good idea, I don’t recommend you take on that debt right now.)

Es natural que los jóvenes contraigan algunas responsabilidades al independizarse. (It’s natural for young people to take on some responsibilities when becoming independent.)

Para los recién casados, es común que contraigan un préstamo para comprar una casa. (For newlyweds, it’s common to take out a loan to buy a house.)

Ojalá que nunca contraigamos la terrible enfermedad que afecta a esa región. (I hope we never contract the terrible disease affecting that region.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Contraer (to contract) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American 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.