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contactos

kon-TAHK-tohskonˈtak.tos

“contactos” means “contacts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

contacts, connections

Also: network
NounmA2
A colorful illustration showing three diverse people standing together and smiling, with one person shaking the hand of another, symbolizing networking and social connections.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana tiene muchos contactos en el mundo de la moda.

A2

My sister has many contacts in the fashion world.

Hacer contactos es fundamental si quieres iniciar tu propio negocio.

B1

Making connections is essential if you want to start your own business.

Revisé mi lista de contactos para ver quién podía ayudarme.

A2

I checked my list of contacts to see who could help me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer contactos – to make contacts/network
  • libreta de contactos – contact book

contacts

Also: terminals, contact lenses
NounmB1
A close-up view of two distinct metal electrical connectors, a prong and a receptacle, poised to connect, illustrating a physical point of connection.

📝 In Action

Asegúrate de que los contactos de la cámara estén limpios.

B1

Make sure the camera contacts are clean.

Necesito unos contactos nuevos porque los míos están rayados.

B1

I need new contacts (lenses) because mine are scratched.

El aparato dejó de funcionar por un mal contacto eléctrico.

B2

The device stopped working due to a bad electrical connection.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • lentes de contactos – contact lenses
  • contactos eléctricos – electrical contacts

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "contactos" in Spanish:

connections→contact lenses→contacts→network→terminals→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: contactos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'contactos' to refer to people?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
actosexactos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *contactus*, which literally means 'a touching together.' It entered Spanish referring to physical touch, and later developed the modern sense of 'being in touch with people' or 'connections.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via Latin)

Cognates (Related words)

English: contactPortuguese: contactos

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'contacto' y 'contactos'?

'Contacto' (singular) usually means the act of touching or a single person you know. 'Contactos' (plural) is used almost exclusively to mean your whole professional or social network, or multiple physical connection points.

If I want to say 'I need to contact him,' should I use 'contactos'?

No. 'Contactos' is a noun. To express the action of reaching out, you use the verb *contactar*. You would say: *Necesito contactarlo*.