What is the Spanish word for "employ"?

Learn how to say "employ" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

employ

Spanish

emplear

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Alternative translations of "employ"

contratar
utilizar
ocupar
empleo

Examples of how to use "employ" in Spanish

English
How many people does your company employ?
Spanish
¿Cuántas personas emplea su empresa?
English
They employ many local workers each year.
Spanish
Ellos emplean a muchos trabajadores locales cada año.
English
She employed an assistant last summer.
Spanish
Ella contrató a un asistente el verano pasado.
English
He is employing new methods this month.
Spanish
Él está empleando nuevos métodos este mes.
English
We have employed someone for support.
Spanish
Hemos contratado a alguien para soporte.

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