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"Concesionario" is an adjective which is often translated as "concessionary", and "contratista" is a noun which is often translated as "contractor". Learn more about the difference between "concesionario" and "contratista" below.
concesionario, el concesionario(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (commerce)
a. concessionary
Es sospechoso que la empresa del cuñado del alcalde lleve el servicio concesionario de abastecimiento de agua.It's suspicious that the mayor's brother-in-law's company operates the water supply concessionary service.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (commerce)
a. licensee
El concesionario se encargará de la construcción del centro deportivo.The licensee will be responsible for the construction of the sports center.
b. concessionaire
El concesionario no cumplió con las condiciones establecidas en el acuerdo, así que este ya no es válido.The concessionaire failed to comply with the conditions set by the agreement, so it's no longer valid.
c. franchisee
El concesionario le paga al gobierno para gestionar su servicio.The franchisee pays a fee to the government to operate their service.
d. authorized dealer
Como concesionario, ofrecemos las mejores soluciones y asistencia para su empresa.As an authorized dealer, we offer the best solutions and support for your company.
e. authorised dealer
El vendedor del concesionario me ayudó a elegir mi nuevo auto.The autorised dealer's salesman helped me choose my new car.
el contratista, la contratista(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (profession)
a. contractor
El contratista aseguró que este edificio estaría terminado antes de 2016.The contractor guaranteed that this building would be finished by 2016.
