Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
contractual
Pronunciation
IPA/kontɾakˈtwal/
Meaning
- adjectivecontractual
Example
La cláusula contractual es importante.
The contractual clause is important.
More examples
Tengo un compromiso contractual con la empresa desde enero.
I have had a contractual commitment with the company since January.
Core concept
Adjective describing terms established by a contract.
Common phrases
compromiso contractual
contractual commitment
vigencia contractual
contractual term
Similar words
legal: Pertaining to laws, statutes, or the legal system.
obligatorio: Required to be observed or fulfilled as a duty.
formal: Needing a prescribed form or procedure.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a las obligaciones, cláusulas o efectos establecidos por un contrato.
Word origin
Derived from Latin contractus, the past participle of contrahere, plus -al, so it denotes what belongs to or results from a contract.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective commonly follows the noun (for example cláusula contractual), unlike English where the adjective usually precedes the noun.
Related words
- contratistacontractornoun
- contratarcontractverb