kõtɾaˈtaʁ
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Translation
to hire, to employ; to contract (a service)
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Word origin
From Latin contractare, from contrahere, meaning to draw together.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contrahere
- English cognates
- contract, contractor
Grammar
Examples
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The company is going to hire ten more staff this year.
guia .
We decided to hire a guide for the trip.
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She was hired straight after the interview.
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contratar: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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