This is the 4578th most frequent Portuguese word.
contratou
"Hired" or "contracted."
The word 'contratou' here means 'hired' and is used in the context of employing someone for a position.
Ela contratou um novo assistente para o escritório.
She hired a new assistant for the office.
In this example, 'contratou' signifies 'contracted' and is used to describe entering into a formal agreement with a service provider.
A empresa contratou um plano de seguro saúde para seus funcionários.
The company opted for a health insurance plan for its employees.
Here, 'contratou' is used to indicate that someone secured professional services, aligning with the meaning 'hired' or 'contracted'.