contacto
1 (acto de tocar) contact
el contacto físico physical contact
entrar en contacto con algo to come into contact with sth
contacto
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contacto(
kohn
-
tahk
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (touching)
El dispositivo no debe entrar en contacto con el agua.The device must not come into contact with water.
2. (communication)
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.
3. (acquaintance)
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.
4. (electrical connection)
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.
5. (power point) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
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.
8. (photography)
a. contact print
El fotógrafo seleccionó las mejores imágenes del contacto.The photographer selected the best pictures from the contact print.
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!
contactoNoun
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers LimitedA noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (entre dos cosas, personas)
a. contact
perder el contactoto lose touch
ponerse en contacto conto get in touch with
contacto visualeye contact
2. (automotive)
a. ignition
3. (electronics)
a.
hacer contactoto make contact
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