Spanish Conversation · Level 35
75 words
Spanish word
garantía
Pronunciation
IPA/gaɾanˈtia/
Meaning
- feminine nounwarranty
Example
La tienda ofrece una garantía de dos años.
The store offers a two-year warranty.
More examples
¿La compra incluye garantía del fabricante?
Does the purchase include a manufacturer's warranty?
Core concept
Promise of repair, replacement, or refund for a defined period.
Common phrases
garantía de devolución
money-back guarantee
garantía del fabricante
manufacturer's warranty
con garantía
with warranty
Similar words
reembolso: Return of the purchase price as a monetary refund.
devolución: Return of the bought item to the store in exchange for a refund.
cobertura: Range of faults, damages, or services that a policy or agreement covers.
asistencia: Technical help or support provided when a product malfunctions.
Definition in Spanish
Promesa escrita o verbal que asegura reparación, reemplazo o reembolso si un producto falla dentro de un periodo determinado.
Word origin
Borrowed from Old French garantie via the verb garantir, originally from a Germanic root meaning 'protect'.
Usage tips
- When accepting a garantía, confirm whether it is written or verbal, the exact duration and covered defects, and look for exclusions such as accidental damage.
Other meanings
- guaranteenoun
- assurancenoun
- collateralnoun
Opposites
- riesgorisknoun
- incertidumbreuncertaintynoun
Related words
- garantizarguaranteeverb
- garantizadoguaranteedadjective
- garanteguarantornoun