Fianza (en. Bail)

/fjan̪θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Contract by which a person obligates themselves to respond for the fulfillment of an obligation contracted by another.

Example Sentence: I signed a bond to guarantee the payment of the rent.

Firmé una fianza para asegurar el pago del alquiler.

Definition: Money or properties delivered as security in an agreement.

Example Sentence: The room bond is returned upon leaving the place.

La fianza de la habitación se devuelve al dejar el lugar.

Definition: Responsibility assumed by a third party in case of default.

Example Sentence: She acted as a guarantor, offering her bond.

Ella actuó como fiadora, ofreciendo su fianza.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'fides', which means faith or trust.

Common Phrase: joint guarantee

Common Phrase Meaning: Type of bond where several guarantors respond for the same obligation.

fianza solidaria

Common Phrase: request a bond

Common Phrase Meaning: To request a guarantee to ensure compliance with a contract.

pedir una fianza

Common Phrase: return the bond

Common Phrase Meaning: To restore the money or goods given as a bond upon completion of the agreement.

devolver la fianza

Related Word: guarantor

Related Word Description: Person who commits to respond for another's obligation.

fiador

Related Word: collateral

Related Word Description: Means of ensuring compliance with an obligation.

caución

Related Word: contract

Related Word Description: Agreement between two or more parties with mutual obligations.

contrato

Slang Meaning: bond money

Slang Example: I don't have the bond money to rent the apartment.

No tengo la lana de fianza para alquilar el departamento.

Slang Meaning: hefty bond

Slang Example: The neighborhood demands a hefty bond to access housing.

El barrio exige una fianza gorda para acceder a la vivienda.