kontratista
kontratísta with stress marks
contractor
Usage Note
Kontratista is a Spanish loanword referring to a person or company that undertakes construction or service contracts. It is common in the context of the Philippine construction boom, where independent contractors are hired for everything from home renovation to major infrastructure projects.
Examples
" Mabait ang aming kontratista. "
Natural Translation
Our contractor is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the our contractor.
" Ang kontratista ay responsable sa kalidad ng konstruksiyon ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The contractor is responsible for the quality of the house construction.
Literal Translation
The contractor is responsible for-the quality of-the construction of-the house.
" Pumili kami ng bagong kontratista matapos hindi tapusin ng dati ang proyekto sa napagkasunduang petsa. "
Natural Translation
We chose a new contractor after the previous one failed to finish the project on the agreed-upon date.
Literal Translation
Chose we of new contractor after not finished by-the previous the project on agreed-upon date.
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