How to Say "to contract" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to contract” is “contratar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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verbB1
to make a formal agreement for services
Examples
Contratamos el servicio de internet más rápido que tenían.
We contracted the fastest internet service they had.
¿Ya contrataste un seguro para tu coche nuevo?
Did you already take out insurance for your new car?
Antes de viajar, debemos contratar asistencia médica.
Before traveling, we must contract medical assistance.
Difference from 'Comprar'
You use 'contratar' for ongoing services (like electricity or a subscription) that require a long-term agreement, whereas 'comprar' is for physical items you buy outright.
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