El subcontratista
Example: El subcontratista entregó el trabajo antes del plazo acordado.
Definition
"El subcontratista" refers to a person or company hired by the main contractor to perform a specific part of a construction project. This entity is responsible for completing assigned tasks independently, often bringing specialized skills or resources to the project.
Etymology
The term "el subcontratista" comes from Spanish roots: 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'secondary,' and 'contratista,' meaning 'contractor.' It literally means 'under-contractor,' highlighting its role as a party contracted by the main contractor rather than the client directly.
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"El subcontratista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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