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"Contacte" is a form of "contactar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to contact". "Contacto" is a form of "contacto", a noun which is often translated as "contact". Learn more about the difference between "contacte" and "contacto" below.
contactar(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to contact
No puedo contactar con Juliana porque no tengo su número.I can't contact Juliana because I don't have her number.
b. to get in touch with
¿Quién es tu abogado? Me gustaría contactar con él.Who's your lawyer? I want to get in touch with him.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to reach)
a. to contact
Mi secretaria te contactará para concertar una cita.My secretary will contact you to set up a date.
a. to put in touch with
Voy a contactarte con el médico que me atiende para que te dé su opinión.I'm going to put you in touch with the doctor I see so that he can give you his opinion.
contactarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get in touch with
María se había pasado llamando todo el día sin poder contactarse con su amiga.Maria had been calling all day without being able to get in touch with her friend.
b. to contact
Si tiene algún inconveniente, contáctese con nuestro servicio de atención al cliente.If there's any problem, contact our customer service department.
el contacto(
kohn
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tahk
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (touching)
a. contact
El dispositivo no debe entrar en contacto con el agua.The device must not come into contact with water.
a. contact
Mi papá todavía está en contacto con sus amigos de la universidad.My dad is still in contact with his friends from university.
b. touch
Es importante no perder el contacto con la realidad.It's important not to lose touch with reality.
Nuestro hijo adoptivo quiere ponerse en contacto con su madre biológica.Our adopted son wants to get in touch with his biological mother.
a. contact
Tengo un contacto en el gobierno que nos puede ayudar a obtener el permiso.I have a contact in the government who can help us get the license.
a. contact
El interruptor de luz tiene un contacto que no deja pasar corriente mientras esté apagado.The light switch has a contact which stops the current from flowing when it's off.
a. socket
introducir objetos metálicos en el contacto puede ocasionar una descarga eléctrica.Putting metal objects in the socket may result in electric shock.
b. power outlet
Primero, desconecte la clavija del contacto.First, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
6. (automobile)
a. ignition
Giré la llave en el contacto, pero el coche no arrancó.I turned the key in the ignition but the car wouldn't start.
7. (encounter)
a. meeting
Los empresarios tuvieron un contacto para finalizar las negociaciones.The businessmen held a meeting to finalize negotiations.
a. contact print
El fotógrafo seleccionó las mejores imágenes del contacto.The photographer selected the best pictures from the contact print.
los contactos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
9. (general)
a. connections
Martín dice que tiene muchos contactos en el mundo del espectáculo. - ¡No le creo!Martin says he has lots of contacts in the show business. - I don't believe him!
