Garantía (en. Warranty)

ɡaɾanˈti.a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Assurance that a product will meet what is promised for a specified time.
The television warranty is two years.
La garantía del televisor es de dos años.
Legal commitment that protects the consumer.
The contract includes a satisfaction guarantee.
El contrato incluye una garantía de satisfacción.
Pledge or collateral presented as a guarantee of a contract.
The mortgage guarantee secures the loan.
La garantía hipotecaria permite asegurar el préstamo.

Etymology

From Latin 'guarantia', meaning 'guarantee' or 'security'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quality guarantee
Assurance that a product is of good quality.
garantía de calidad
extended warranty
Additional service that offers a longer warranty period.
garantía extendida
give guarantees
Providing security or confidence in something.
dar garantías

Related Words

guarantor
Person or entity that ensures compliance with an obligation.
garante
to guarantee
To ensure that something will happen or that an object will function correctly.
garantir
guaranteed
That has a guarantee or backing.
garantizado

Slang Meanings

Backup policy
That camera has a backup policy if something goes wrong.
Esa cámara tiene una póliza de respaldo si algo sale mal.
Coverage
My phone has coverage for a year.
Mi teléfono tiene cobertura por un año.