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contratto

/konˈtrat.to/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

contract

  • agreement

In a sentence

Ho firmato il contratto ieri in ufficio.

I signed the contract yesterday at the office.

Hai letto bene il contratto prima di firmare?

Did you read the contract carefully before signing?

Non abbiamo ancora ricevuto il contratto finale.

We still haven't received the final contract.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
contrattomasculine · singular
contrattimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use contratto for legal or formal agreements; accordo is broader and often less formal.
  • For jobs, contratto often means an employment contract: contratto a tempo indeterminato/determinato are very common.
  • Sign a contract with firmare un contratto; stipulare un contratto is more formal and common in legal/business contexts.

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