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How to Say "contracted" in Spanish

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cogió

verbB1general
Use 'cogió' when referring to catching or getting an illness or disease.

Examples

El niño cogió un resfriado durante las vacaciones.

The child caught a cold during the holidays.

contratado

/kohn-trah-TAH-doh//kontɾaˈtaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'contratado' to describe a service or arrangement that has been officially agreed upon or hired.
A colorful illustration of two people shaking hands over a desk, symbolizing a job offer being accepted.

Examples

El servicio de limpieza fue contratado por la empresa.

The cleaning service was contracted by the company.

El jardinero fue contratado para trabajar tres días a la semana.

The gardener was hired to work three days a week.

La consultoría contratada presentó su informe final hoy.

The contracted consultancy presented its final report today.

Asegúrate de que los servicios contratados cumplan con la normativa.

Make sure that the contracted services comply with the regulations.

Gender and Number Agreement

Since 'contratado' is an adjective here, it must always match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'la persona contratada', 'los equipos contratados'.

verbB1general
Use 'contrató' when the subject actively arranges for services or work to be done by someone else.

Examples

Mi vecino contrató a un pintor para renovar su casa.

My neighbor hired a painter to renovate his house.

Hiring vs. Getting Sick

The most common mistake is confusing 'contratar' (to hire/arrange) with 'coger' (to catch/get). Remember, you 'contratas' a service or a person, but you 'coges' an illness. Using 'contratar' for an illness would sound very strange.

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