contrato

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A binding agreement between parties, often set out in writing.

Examples

  • Li o contrato antes de assinar.
    I read the contract before signing.
  • Guarde uma cópia do contrato.
    Keep a copy of the contract.
  • O contrato termina em junho.
    The contract ends in June.
  • O contrato de trabalho dura um ano.
    The employment contract lasts one year.
  • As duas empresas fecharam um contrato.
    The two companies made a contract.

Similar words

acordo
pacto

Meanings

Formal agreement

noun
work
neutral
An agreement that states what each party must do; also the document recording it.

Examples

  • Li o contrato antes de assinar.
    I read the contract before signing.
  • O contrato de trabalho dura um ano.
    The employment contract lasts one year.
  • As duas empresas fecharam um contrato.
    The two companies made a contract.
  • Guarde uma cópia do contrato.
    Keep a copy of the contract.
  • O contrato termina em junho.
    The contract ends in June.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin contractus, an agreement or drawing together.

FAQ

What does contrato mean?

A binding agreement between parties, often set out in writing.

Is contrato masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: o contrato.

What is the plural of contrato?

The plural is contratos.

Is a contrato always a paper document?

No. It is the agreement; a document often records it.

How is contrato pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /kõˈtɾa.tu/.

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