Spanish Conversation · Level 138
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Spanish word
aval
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβal/
Meaning
- masculine nounguarantee
Example
El banco pide un aval para conceder el préstamo.
The bank requires a guarantee to grant the loan.
More examples
Ella actuó como aval para el proyecto.
She acted as a guarantor for the project.
Core concept
Third-party financial backing that guarantees a debt.
Common phrases
servir de aval
serve as a guarantee
actuar como aval
act as a guarantor
contar con un aval
have a guarantee
Similar words
garantía: General assurance that compensates or protects if an obligation is not met.
avalista: Person who legally guarantees another's debt and becomes liable if that debt is unpaid.
fianza: Money or collateral that acts as bail or security to guarantee a contract or court appearance.
fiador: Person who promises to pay another's debt if they default, commonly in private agreements.
Definition in Spanish
Respaldo o garantía que una persona o entidad ofrece para asegurar el cumplimiento de una obligación, especialmente en trámites financieros.
Word origin
From the verb avalar, formed with prefix a- and Latin valēre meaning 'to be strong', originally signifying the giving of strength or backing and thus a guarantee.
Usage tips
- In casual talk use garantía, while aval appears in formal or banking contexts (aval bancario) and often implies a guarantor (avalista) who becomes legally liable.
Other meanings
- supportnoun
- backingnoun
Opposites
- incertidumbreuncertaintynoun
Related words
- avalarguaranteeverb
- avaladoguaranteedadjective
- avalistaguarantornoun