contract

US /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
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contrato, acuerdo

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law

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They signed a contract for the new house.
Firmaron un contrato para la nueva casa.
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The company offered him a two-year contract.
La empresa le ofreció un contrato de dos años.
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contraerse, encogerse

decrease in size, number, or range

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The pupil of the eye will contract in bright light.
La pupila del ojo se contraerá con luz brillante.
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The economy is expected to contract next quarter.
Se espera que la economía se contraiga el próximo trimestre.
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shrinkdiminishreducelessen
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expandgrowincrease
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contraer, pillar

catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)

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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
Él contrajo una enfermedad grave mientras viajaba al extranjero.
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It's easy to contract a cold in winter.
Es fácil contraer un resfriado en invierno.
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contratar, firmar un contrato

enter into a formal and legally binding agreement

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The two parties agreed to contract for the supply of goods.
Las dos partes acordaron contratar el suministro de bienes.
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They decided to contract with a local builder for the renovation.
Decidieron contratar a un constructor local para la renovación.
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agreeundertakecommitpledge
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