Emplear
Example: La empresa decidió emplear más personal para el proyecto.
Definition
"Emplear" means to use or hire someone or something for a particular purpose, especially in the context of providing work or utilizing resources. For example, a company may decide to "emplear" additional staff for a project, indicating hiring more employees.
Etymology
The word "emplear" comes from the Latin 'implicare,' which evolved through Old Spanish as 'emplear.' It originally meant to enfold or involve, later shifting to the sense of putting something into use or engaging someone in work. Did you know that the root reflects the idea of 'folding in' resources or people into a task?
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"Emplear" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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