contracción
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la contracción(
kohn
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trahk
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (biology)
a. contraction
Cuando las contracciones de la embarazada son más frecuentes, significa que el bebé nacerá pronto.When the pregnant woman's contractions become more frequent, it means that the baby will be born soon.
2. (formal) (act of making an obligation)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. contraction (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
La contracción de matrimonio entre homosexuales no es legal en todos los países.The contraction of marriage between homosexuals is not legal in every country.
b. contracting
El condado aceptó la contracción de la deuda cuando afirmó el acuerdo con los contratistas.The county agreed to the contracting of their debt when they signed the agreement with the contractors.
3. (grammar)
a. contraction
"Isn't" es la contracción de la forma "is not" en inglés."Isn't" is the contraction of the form "is not" in English.
4. (medicine)
a. contraction
La contracción de la gripe entre los niños es muy habitual en las guarderías.The contraction of the flu among children is very common in nurseries.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. contraction
El frío puede provocar la contracción de la madera.Cold can cause the contraction of wood.
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