contratos

kon-TRA-tos/konˈtɾatos/

“contratos” means “contracts” in Spanish (legal or formal agreements).

contracts

Also: agreements, leases

NounmA2

Two hands shaking over a paper with a blue wax seal and a fountain pen.

📝 In Action

Tuvimos que revisar los contratos antes de firmar.

We had to review the contracts before signing.

Los contratos de alquiler suelen durar un año.

Rental contracts usually last for one year.

Muchos jugadores terminan sus contratos este verano.

Many players finish their contracts this summer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

acuerdos (agreements)
convenios (covenants/pacts)

Common Collocations

firmar contratos – to sign contracts
incumplir contratos – to break/breach contracts
contratos de trabajo – employment contracts

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "contratos" in Spanish:

agreements→contracts→leases→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: contratos

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is most commonly used when you officially agree to a contract?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

contrato(contract (singular)) — Noun

contratar(to hire / to contract) — Verb

contratación(hiring/recruitment) — Noun

contratista(contractor) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

platos zapatos gatosbaratos

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'contractus,' which means 'drawn together' or 'united.' It describes people coming together to reach an agreement.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: contractsFrench: contratsItalian: contratti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'contratos' used for verbal agreements?

Technically, a contract can be verbal, but in Spanish, 'contratos' usually implies a formal, written document. For a casual verbal agreement, 'acuerdo' is more common.

Does 'contratos' mean 'hiring'?

No, 'contratos' is the plural noun (the documents). The act of hiring is 'contratación' or the verb 'contratar'.