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garantía

gah-rahn-TEE-ah/ɡa.ɾanˈti.a/

“garantía” means “guarantee” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

guarantee, warranty

Also: assurance
NounfA2
A new, shiny red toaster sitting on a kitchen counter next to a decorative golden seal, symbolizing a product guarantee.

📝 In Action

Este televisor viene con dos años de garantía.

A2

This television comes with a two-year warranty.

Si el producto falla, puedes usar la garantía.

B1

If the product fails, you can use the guarantee.

Le doy mi garantía de que llegaré a tiempo.

B2

I give you my assurance that I will arrive on time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seguro (insurance)
  • aval (endorsement/guarantee)

Common Collocations

  • bajo garantía – under warranty
  • garantía de por vida – lifetime guarantee

collateral, security

Also: bail
NounfB2formal
A large, ornate antique silver key resting on top of a small stack of green paper money.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una garantía hipotecaria para aprobar el préstamo.

B2

We need mortgage collateral to approve the loan.

El banco pidió su casa como garantía.

C1

The bank asked for his house as security/collateral.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • garantía personal – personal guarantee
  • tomar algo como garantía – to take something as security

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "garantía" in Spanish:

collateral→warranty→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: garantía

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'garantía' in the sense of financial security or collateral?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
garantizar(to guarantee) — Verb
garante(guarantor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
díafría
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the verb 'garantizar,' which evolved from Medieval Spanish and Catalan. It traces back to Germanic roots (like Old High German *waran*) meaning 'to warrant' or 'to protect,' reflecting the core idea of protection and assurance.

First recorded: 15th century (in similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: garantieEnglish: warranty/guarantee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'garantía' related to the English word 'warranty'?

Yes, absolutely! They share the same ancient Germanic root relating to protection and assurance. This makes 'garantía' a true cognate, meaning it looks and sounds similar to its English counterpart.

How do I say 'under warranty' in Spanish?

The most common and natural way is 'bajo garantía' or sometimes 'en garantía'.