El contrato de trabajo
Example: Firmaron el contrato de trabajo antes de comenzar el empleo.
Definition
"El contrato de trabajo" refers to a formal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including duties, salary, duration, and rights. It is signed before starting a job to ensure mutual understanding and legal protection.
Etymology
The phrase "el contrato de trabajo" comes from Spanish, where "contrato" means contract or agreement, derived from Latin 'contractus,' meaning drawn together or agreement. "Trabajo" means work or labor, tracing back to Latin 'tripalium,' an instrument of torture, which humorously contrasts with its modern meaning. Together, they signify a work agreement.
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"El contrato de trabajo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the employment contract