A contratação
Example: A contratação do novo professor foi anunciada hoje.
Definition
"A contratação" refers to the act or process of formally hiring or employing someone for a job or position. It involves agreeing on the terms of employment and officially bringing a new employee into an organization or business.
Etymology
The term "a contratação" comes from the Portuguese verb "contratar," which means to hire or to contract. It ultimately derives from the Latin word "contractare," meaning to draw together or make an agreement. Did you know that "contratar" originally implied both the idea of making a contract and the act of hiring someone under that contract?
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