contratou

[kõ.tra.ˈtow]

verb

hired, contracted

1. past tense of contratar - to enter into a formal agreement to employ someone or provide services

The company hired a new manager last month.

A empresa contratou um novo gerente no mês passado.

2. to engage or retain the services of someone for a specific job or task

She contracted a lawyer to handle her case.

Ela contratou um advogado para lidar com seu caso.

3. to enter into a binding agreement or covenant

They contracted to build the house by December.

Eles se contrataram para construir a casa até dezembro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contratou

standard usage for hiring or contracting

Portugal

contratou

standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

contratar com firma

contratar por escrito

contratar mão de obra

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