Contaminó

Contaminó is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb "contaminar." It translates to "contaminated" in English. This verb describes the act of making something impure or harmful by introducing a substance, agent, or condition that degrades its quality, safety, or usability.

The term "contaminó" can be applied in various contexts. In environmental science, it might refer to how pollution contaminated a river or the soil. In a medical context, it could describe how a wound became infected or how a sterile environment was compromised. It can also be used metaphorically, for instance, if someone's ideas contaminated the thinking of a group. The preterite tense "contaminó" specifically indicates a completed action in the past. Therefore, a sentence using this verb would signify that the act of contamination has already occurred and concluded.