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garantizar

gah-rahn-tee-SAHR/ɡaɾantiˈsaɾ/

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

to guarantee, to ensure

Also: to vouch for
VerbB1regular with spelling changes ar
Two people shaking hands firmly in front of a warm, solid background.
gerundgarantizando
past Participlegarantizado
infinitivegarantizar

📝 In Action

Queremos garantizar que todos reciban su invitación.

B1

We want to ensure that everyone receives their invitation.

El éxito no se puede garantizar en este negocio.

B2

Success cannot be guaranteed in this business.

Te garantizo que te va a gustar la película.

B1

I guarantee you that you are going to like the movie.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • incumplir (to fail to fulfill)
  • arriesgar (to risk)

Common Collocations

  • garantizar el éxito – to guarantee success
  • garantizar los derechos – to safeguard rights

to warrant, to provide a warranty

VerbB2regular with spelling changes arformal
A new, shiny toaster with a bright gold seal of quality attached to it.
gerundgarantizando
past Participlegarantizado
infinitivegarantizar

📝 In Action

La tienda garantiza el televisor por dos años.

B1

The store warrants the TV for two years.

Todos nuestros productos están garantizados.

A2

All our products are under warranty.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesgarantizaran
yogarantizara
túgarantizaras
vosotrosgarantizarais
nosotrosgarantizáramos
él/ella/ustedgarantizara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesgaranticen
yogarantice
túgarantices
vosotrosgaranticéis
nosotrosgaranticemos
él/ella/ustedgarantice

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesgarantizaron
yogaranticé
túgarantizaste
vosotrosgarantizasteis
nosotrosgarantizamos
él/ella/ustedgarantizó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesgarantizaban
yogarantizaba
túgarantizabas
vosotrosgarantizabais
nosotrosgarantizábamos
él/ella/ustedgarantizaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesgarantizan
yogarantizo
túgarantizas
vosotrosgarantizáis
nosotrosgarantizamos
él/ella/ustedgarantiza
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Words that translate to "garantizar" in Spanish:

to ensure→to guarantee→to warrant→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: garantizar

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I guaranteed' in Spanish (Past Tense)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
la garantía(guarantee/warranty) — Noun
garantizado(guaranteed) — Adjective
el garante(guarantor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the noun 'garantía', which comes from the Old French word 'garant', meaning a protector or witness.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: guaranteeFrench: garantir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'garantizar' a regular verb?

Yes, but it has a spelling change. Whenever an 'e' follows the root, the 'z' becomes a 'c' to keep the sound consistent.

Can I use 'garantizar' for small promises?

You can, but it sounds a bit strong. For casual things like 'I promise I'll be there,' 'prometer' is more natural.