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"Contratos" is a form of "contrato", a noun which is often translated as "contract". "Actos" is a form of "acto", a noun which is often translated as "act". Learn more about the difference between "contratos" and "actos" below.
el contrato(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. contract
Firmé mi contrato de trabajo tras aceptar la oferta.I signed my employment contract after accepting the offer.
b. agreement
El contrato de arrendamiento se firmó en la agencia de bienes raíces.The rental agreement was signed at the real estate agency.
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el acto(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. act
Ese delincuente cometió un acto terrible que debe castigarse.This criminal committed a terrible act that must be punished.
b. action
Solo tú eres responsable de tu actos.You alone are responsible for your actions.
a. ceremony
Al final del acto, el presidente dijo unas palabras de agradecimiento.At the end of the ceremony, the president said a few words of thanks.
b. function
El lunes habrá un acto en la escuela para conmemorar el Día de la Bandera.On Monday, there will be a function at school to commemorate Flag Day.
a. act
Hubo un intermedio en la obra al terminar el primer acto.There was an intermission during the play, at the end of the first act.
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