avalar
“avalar” means “to guarantee” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to guarantee
Also: to co-sign, to vouch for
📝 In Action
Mis padres me avalan para que pueda alquilar el apartamento.
B1My parents are guaranteeing for me so that I can rent the apartment.
El banco no te dará el préstamo si nadie te avala.
B1The bank won't give you the loan if no one co-signs for you.
Tuvimos que avalar la deuda de la empresa con nuestros propios bienes.
B2We had to guarantee the company's debt with our own assets.
to endorse
Also: to support, to validate
📝 In Action
Sus años de experiencia avalan su profesionalidad.
B2Her years of experience support her professionalism.
Varios científicos famosos avalaron el nuevo estudio.
C1Several famous scientists endorsed the new study.
Los datos avalan nuestra hipótesis inicial.
B2The data supports our initial hypothesis.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "avalar" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: avalar
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If you are 'avalando' your friend for a bank loan, what are you doing?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the French word 'aval' (down/below), referring to the tradition of signing a guarantee at the bottom of a financial document.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'avalar' only used for money?
No! While it's very common in banking, it's also used to mean that facts, experience, or famous people support an idea or a person's reputation.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, like 'hablar' or 'cantar'.
What's the difference between 'avalar' and 'garantizar'?
'Garantizar' is broader (guaranteeing a result or a product), while 'avalar' usually implies a third party putting their name or reputation on the line for someone else.