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    Contrata (en. Hire)

    /kon'trata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Document that establishes the terms and conditions of a labor or service agreement.
    I signed the contract to start working on the new project.
    Firmé la contrata para comenzar a trabajar en el nuevo proyecto.
    Agreement between a company and a worker for the performance of specific tasks.
    The contract I signed includes benefits and flexible hours.
    La contrata que firmé incluye beneficios y horarios flexibles.
    The act of hiring someone to provide a service or perform a job.
    The contract was finalized after several interviews with candidates.
    La contrata se realizó después de varias entrevistas con candidatos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to contract', derived from the Latin 'contractare' which means 'to make a contract'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    work contract
    Specific agreement for construction work.
    contrata de obra
    service contract
    Formal agreement for the provision of a service.
    contrata de servicio
    contract for a limited time
    Contract with a defined duration.
    contrata por tiempo limitado

    Related Words

    hiring
    Process of recruiting and selecting personnel.
    contratación
    contractor
    Person or company that performs contracted work.
    contratista
    contract
    Legal document that establishes rights and obligations.
    contrato

    Slang Meanings

    Signing an informal agreement among friends.
    We made a contract among ourselves to make sure we go out this weekend.
    Hicimos una contrata entre nosotros para asegurarnos de salir este fin de semana.
    Promise of work among acquaintances without formalities.
    She made a contract with me to help me move the boxes.
    Ella me hizo una contrata para ayudarme a mover las cajas.