contactos
/kontaɡtos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "contacts" translates to Spanish as contactos.
This term refers to the names and phone numbers of people stored in a digital address book.
Which one should you use?
While contactos is the standard term, you can use contactazos to informally imply that your contacts are particularly valuable or important. For a more formal way to refer to an address book or a collection of contacts, use agenda de contactos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontaɡtos/
Did you know?
- The suffix in contactazos is an augmentative that can change a neutral word into a slang term for something high-quality or impressive, rather than just larger in size.
- In professional circles, saying someone tiene contactos can be a euphemism for 'nepotism' or 'cronyism' depending on the tone used.
- When discussing medical scenarios, such as someone being a 'contact' for a virus, Spanish speakers often use the phrase contacto estrecho to mean a 'close contact'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo puedo cambiar de celular y no perder datos ni contactos en el proceso?How can I change phones and not lose my data or contacts in the process?This sentence shows how to discuss not losing contactos when changing mobile devices.Tatoeba #4632246 by ecorralest101, translation #13591301 by araneo
- Gracias por añadirme a tus contactos.Thank you for adding me to your contacts.This sentence is used for thanking someone for adding you to their contactos.Tatoeba #2705654 by ramonj, translation #2218705 by dryhay
- Limita el número de contactos que tengas para prevenir la transmisión de la enfermedad.Limit the number of contacts you have to prevent the spread of the disease.This sentence illustrates the use of contactos when referring to people encountered in the context of disease transmission.Tatoeba #13917470 by mexicanhere, translation #10575232 by sundown
- En mi trabajo, estoy constantemente actualizando mis contactos para estar en contacto con personas influyentes.At my job, I am constantly updating my contacts to stay in touch with influential people.
- Necesito transferir todos los números de mi antigua agenda de contactos a mi nuevo teléfono.I need to transfer all the numbers from my old address book to my new phone.
- Hola, necesito pedirte un favor. ¿Me podrías pasar los contactitos de tus amigos para una reunión que estoy organizando?Hi, I need to ask you a favor. Could you pass me the contacts of your friends for a gathering I'm organizing?
- Tienes que conocer a Pedro, es una persona excepcional. Tiene unos contactazos en la industria de la música que podrían ayudarte en tu carrera musical.You have to meet Pedro, he is an exceptional person. He has some great contacts in the music industry that could help your music career.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a new smartphone.
- Daniel¿Ves mis nuevos contactos?Do you see my new contacts?
- ElenaSí, están todos en la lista.Yes, they are all in the list.
- DanielMe alegra que no se hayan borrado.I'm glad they weren't deleted.
- ElenaTu teléfono los guardó perfectamente.Your phone saved them perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
