Also means
contracting
Usage Note
Contratación refers to the act or process of hiring or contracting, and is widely used in HR and labor contexts (proceso de contratación — hiring process). It is distinct from contrato (a contract as a document) and contratista (a contractor as a person). The plural contrataciones is used when discussing multiple hiring processes or contracts.
Examples
"La contratación de personal lleva tiempo."
Natural Translation
Staff hiring takes time.
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