contratto
contract
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/konˈtratto/
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Cultural Note
The 'contratto a tempo indeterminato' (permanent contract) is the holy grail of Italian employment — it offers strong worker protections and is often required to get a mortgage. The prevalence of temporary and short-term contracts ('contratti precari') among young Italians is a major social issue.
📝 Example Sentences
Ho firmato un contratto a tempo indeterminato.
I signed a permanent contract.
Il contratto scade a dicembre.
The contract expires in December.
Molti giovani hanno solo contratti precari.
Many young people only have precarious contracts.