El contratista
Example: El contratista supervisa la construcción del nuevo edificio.
Definition
"El contratista" refers to a contractor, a person or company responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects. This individual ensures the work is completed according to plans, schedule, and budget, coordinating labor, materials, and subcontractors.
Etymology
The term "el contratista" comes from the Spanish word 'contratar,' meaning 'to contract.' It originally referred to one who enters into contracts. Did you know? The root 'contrat-' is derived from Latin 'contractus,' meaning 'agreement' or 'drawn together,' reflecting the contractor's role in formal agreements for work.
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"El contratista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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