was hired

[wəz ˈhaɪərd]
verb phrase
foi contratado/contratada
1. past tense passive voice of 'hire': to have been engaged or employed by someone for work or services
She was hired as a software engineer last month.
Ela foi contratada como engenheira de software no mês passado.
2. to have been selected and brought into employment after an interview or selection process
He was hired by the company after passing the final interview.
Ele foi contratado pela empresa depois de passar na entrevista final.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'was hired' is a common phrase in professional and employment discussions. In Brazil, 'foi contratado/contratada' is the standard term, with gender agreement required. The phrase is frequently used in job interviews, HR contexts, and professional networking conversations.
NYC Slang
got hired; got picked up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
was employedwas engagedwas taken onwas brought on
Antonyms / Antônimos
was firedwas dismissedwas laid offwas terminated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foi contratado/contratada
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
foi contratado/contratada
identical to general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
foi contratado/contratada
identical to general Brazilian usage; corporate environment may use 'foi admitido/admitida'
Portugal
foi contratado/contratada or foi admitido/admitida
both forms used; 'admitido' slightly more formal in Portugal

Related Words

hirehiredhiringemploymentcontractrecruit

Related Idioms & Phrases

was hired on the spot
was hired sight unseen
was hired to fill a position
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