How to Say "contracting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “contracting” is “contratación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La contratación de nuevos empleados será el próximo mes.
The hiring of new employees will be next month.
El departamento de recursos humanos se encarga de la contratación.
The human resources department is in charge of recruitment.
Hubo un aumento en la contratación temporal durante el verano.
There was an increase in temporary hiring during the summer.
The '-ción' Rule
Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word (e.g., 'la contratación').
Naming Actions
In English, we often use '-ing' words like 'hiring' as a name for an action. In Spanish, we use this noun 'contratación' instead.
Confusing 'Paper' vs 'Process'
Mistake: “Firmé la contratación.”
Correction: Firmé el contrato.
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