collateral in Spanish

collateral in Spanish is prenda, aval, fianza — collateral means an asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.

collateral in Spanish

prenda

noun

(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

aval

noun

(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

fianza

noun

(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

colateral

noun

(anatomy) A thinner blood vessel providing an alternate route to blood flow in case the main vessel becomes occluded.

What does "collateral" mean?

noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
"He put up his car as collateral for the loan."
adj Secondary or incidental, alongside the main effect or target.
"The report focused on collateral damage from the policy change."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

collateral in a sentence

He put up his car as collateral for the loan.
The bank required collateral before approving the mortgage.
The report focused on collateral damage from the policy change.

Similar words in Spanish

guarantee incidental pledge secondary security surety

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "collateral" in Spanish?

"collateral" in Spanish is prenda, aval, fianza. collateral means: An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.

How do you use "collateral" in a sentence?

Example: "He put up his car as collateral for the loan." In Spanish, "collateral" is prenda, aval, fianza.

Are there other ways to say "collateral" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "collateral": prenda, aval, fianza, colateral.

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