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No. 10,471 in Spanish

contrae

"Contrae" means "contracts" or "shrinks" in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

  • El cuerpo humano se contrae bajo temperaturas extremas.

    The human body contracts under extreme temperatures.

    Used as a verb to express the action of contracting or shrinking.

  • Ella se contrae de dolor al tocarse la herida.

    She contracts in pain when touching the wound.

    Used as a verb to describe physical reaction or movement in response to pain.

  • El grupo contrae un acuerdo con otra compañía para el proyecto.

    The group contracts an agreement with another company for the project.

    Used as a verb in a figurative way to describe entering into a contract or agreement.

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