contractor

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒn.trəkt.ə/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.trəkt.ər/

noun en → es

1 WORKER [C] B2

a person or company that is paid to do a particular job for another organization, especially building work

contratista, constructor

  • be a contractor for somebody/something

Collocations building contractor · electrical contractor

  • The company hired a local building contractor to renovate the office.

    La empresa contrató a un contratista local para renovar la oficina.

2 LEGAL [C] B1

a person or company that is legally responsible for doing something, especially in a business agreement

contratante, parte contratante

  • be a contractor to somebody/something

Collocations business contract · legal contract

  • The company is the main contractor for this project.

    La empresa es el principal contratante para este proyecto.