Definition

(usted) está contratado/a

:

you're hired

estar, presente

(usted) está despedido/a

:

you're fired

Note: when we talk about someone and not directly to someone, we use the verb ser:

El candidato es contratado por la empresa.

The candidate is taken on by the company.

  • "Betty: ¡Está contratado!"
  • "Betty: Está contratada."

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