What does "contraer" mean in English?

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Spanish

contraer

English

to contract

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Alternative translations of "contraer"

to acquire
to catch
to shrink
to draw together

Examples of how to use "contraer" in Spanish

Spanish
Contrajo una extraña enfermedad.
English
He contracted a strange illness.
Spanish
Yo contraigo amistad con gente nueva.
English
I make friends with new people.
Spanish
Ayer contraje un resfriado leve.
English
Yesterday I caught a mild cold.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, contraía gripe seguido.
English
When I was a child, I used to get the flu often.
Spanish
Mañana contraeré un compromiso importante.
English
Tomorrow I will make an important commitment.

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Contrajo una extraña enfermedad.

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