Mangontrato (en. Contractor)

maŋontraˈto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or company that obtains a contract to undertake a specific task or project.
The contractor provided a good offer for the project.
Ang mangontrato ay nagbigay ng magandang alok para sa proyekto.
An individual who offers services under an agreement or contract.
We need to hire a contractor for our new house.
Kailangan naming kumuha ng mangontrato para sa aming bagong bahay.
A professional who is capable of negotiating and signing legal documents to complete projects.
A good contractor has a great reputation in his field.
Ang magaling na mangontrato ay may magandang reputasyon sa kanyang larangan.

Etymology

from the word 'kontrata' which translates to 'contract' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contractor for the project
A person hired to discuss and arrange a specific project under a contract.
mangontrato para sa proyekto

Related Words

contract
A legal agreement between two parties that defines obligations and rights.
kontrata
project
A planned task or activity with a specific goal.
proyekto

Slang Meanings

It's scheduled, definitely on!
I can already contract with them next week, I'm scheduled.
Kaya na akong magmangontrato sa susunod na linggo, naka-sked na ako.
It's a go! Just say yes!
The contract is set, my boss will agree.
Ayos na ang mangontrato, papayag na ang boss ko.
Get that agreement.
We need to contract for this project.
Kailangan na nating mangontrato para sa project na ‘to.