be hired

be hired(
bi
 
hay
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ser contratado
The boss interviewed Patricia last week. She was hired to work part-time.El jefe entrevistó a Patricia la semana pasada. Fue contratada para trabajar a tiempo parcial.
b. contratar
I was hired by a pharmaceutical company in Mexico City.Me contrató una empresa farmacéutica en la Ciudad de México.
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