Description

Contractor (Contratista) refers to an individual or entity that provides services under a contract rather than as a permanent employee. Contractors are typically paid per project, task, or agreed period and are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and work arrangements, depending on the terms of the contract.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may hear “contractor,” “independent contractor,” or “1099 contractor” in English, and “contratista” in Spanish. Spanish speakers do not use the English tax classification terms. Interpreters should render the term exactly as stated by the speaker without adding legal or employment explanations.

Example Sentences

EN: She works as a contractor for several different companies

ES: Ella trabaja como contratista para varias empresas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Translating contractor as empleado; confusing a contractor with a temporary employee; adding explanations about tax or benefit status not stated by the speaker.