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Spanish
Etymology
From fiar (“to guarantee”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (Spain) /ˈfjanθa/ , /fiˈanθa/
- IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /ˈfjansa/ , /fiˈansa/
- Rhymes: -anθa
- Rhymes: -ansa
- Syllabification: fian‧za, fi‧an‧za
Noun
fianza f (plural fianzas)
- (law) suretyship
- (law) bail
Salió bajo fianza.- He was released on bail.
- deposit (on a rental item)
- pagar una fianza ― to post a deposit
- bond
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