contratos
kon-TRA-tos
📝 In Action
Tuvimos que revisar los contratos antes de firmar.
A2We had to review the contracts before signing.
Los contratos de alquiler suelen durar un año.
B1Rental contracts usually last for one year.
Muchos jugadores terminan sus contratos este verano.
B1Many players finish their contracts this summer.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of 'contrato.' To make it plural, we just add an 's' at the end because it ends in a vowel.
Matching the Gender
Since this is a masculine word, any words describing it (like 'the' or 'new') must also be masculine and plural: 'los contratos nuevos' (the new contracts).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "las contratos"
Correction: los contratos
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal vs. Informal
While 'acuerdos' can be informal (like a verbal promise), 'contratos' almost always refers to something written and legally binding.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: contratos
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is most commonly used when you officially agree to a contract?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'contratos' used for verbal agreements?
Technically, a contract can be verbal, but in Spanish, 'contratos' usually implies a formal, written document. For a casual verbal agreement, 'acuerdo' is more common.
Does 'contratos' mean 'hiring'?
No, 'contratos' is the plural noun (the documents). The act of hiring is 'contratación' or the verb 'contratar'.