Kontrato (en. Contract)

/konˈtra.tɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement between two or more parties that establishes the rights and obligations of each.
We need to sign the contract to start the project.
Kailangan naming pirmahan ang kontrato upang maumpisahan ang proyekto.
A legal document that describes the details of the agreement.
The contract should be verified by a lawyer before it is signed.
Ang kontrato ay dapat i-verify ng abogado bago ito pirmahan.
A document that states the conditions and terms of an agreement.
The terms in the company's contract are strict.
Mahigpit ang mga kondisyon sa kontrato ng kumpanya.

Etymology

Originates from the Spanish word 'contrato'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

employment contract
A contract that establishes the conditions of employment.
kontratang trabaho
serious assistance contract
A contract that guarantees adherence to terms.
kontratang seryosong tutulungan

Related Words

company
An organization or business that generates profit.
kumpanya
lawyer
A professional who studies and protects the law.
abogado

Slang Meanings

agreement
We have a contract for the project, so we should follow the terms.
May kontrato tayo sa proyekto, kaya dapat tayong sumunod sa mga terms.
deal
We dealt with the terms of the contract before starting the work.
Nag-deal kami sa mga terms ng kontrato bago umpisahan ang trabaho.
pact
After a long discussion, we had a pact in the contract.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang usapan, nagkaroon kami ng pact sa kontrato.
talk
Let's just talk about the contract tomorrow.
Mag-usap na lang tayo tungkol sa kontrato bukas.