Garantías (en. Guarantees)

/ɡaɾanˈti.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Commitment that a seller assumes regarding a product or service.
The manufacturer offers two-year guarantees for its appliances.
El fabricante ofrece garantías de dos años para sus electrodomésticos.
Certainty or assurance that something will be fulfilled.
The guarantees of the contract ensured compliance with the deadlines.
Las garantías del contrato aseguraban el cumplimiento de los plazos.
Signatures or documents that support a commitment.
Before signing, I reviewed all the guarantees included in the agreement.
Antes de firmar, revisé todas las garantías incluidas en el acuerdo.

Etymology

From Latin 'guarantia', which means 'guarantee'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quality guarantee
Seller's commitment regarding the quality of the product.
garantía de calidad
extended guarantee
Additional coverage offered beyond the original guarantee.
garantía extendida
without guarantee
Situation in which there is no backing or protection.
sin garantía

Related Words

to guarantee
To secure or commit to something.
garantizar
guarantor
Person or entity that ensures the validity of a commitment.
garante
insurance
Contract through which a company agrees to indemnify a person.
seguro

Slang Meanings

Thing that is ensured or backed.
That purchase does not have a guarantee, so be careful.
Esa compra no tiene garantía, así que ten cuidado.
Informal commitment to do something.
I give you my guarantee that I will be at the party.
Te doy mi garantía de que estaré en la fiesta.