What does "contratar" mean in English?

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Spanish

contratar

English

hire

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Alternative translations of "contratar"

contract
engage
employ
retain

Examples of how to use "contratar" in Spanish

Spanish
Van a contratar más personal.
English
They are going to hire more staff.
Spanish
Yo contrato a un nuevo empleado hoy.
English
I am hiring a new employee today.
Spanish
Ayer contrataste a un buen fotógrafo.
English
You hired a good photographer yesterday.
Spanish
Cuando trabajaba, ella contrataba asistentes frecuentemente.
English
When she was working, she often hired assistants.
Spanish
Mañana contrataré a la persona indicada.
English
Tomorrow I will hire the right person.

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