El contrato
Example: Firmamos el contrato para empezar el nuevo proyecto mañana.
Definition
"El contrato" refers to a formal written or spoken agreement between two or more parties that is legally binding. It outlines the rights and obligations of each party involved, often used in business or legal contexts, such as signing a contract to start a new project.
Etymology
The word "el contrato" comes from the Latin word 'contractus,' meaning 'a drawing together or agreement.' It evolved through Old Spanish as 'contracto' before becoming 'contrato.' Did you know that the root 'tract' means 'to draw or pull,' reflecting how parties are 'drawn together' in agreement?
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"El contrato" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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