collateral
US /kəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
UK /kəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
1.
garantía, colateral
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
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He put up his house as collateral for the loan.
Puso su casa como garantía para el préstamo.
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The bank requires sufficient collateral before approving a large loan.
El banco requiere suficiente garantía antes de aprobar un préstamo grande.
2.
daños colaterales, daños indirectos
unintended damage or injury
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The bombing caused extensive collateral damage to civilian buildings.
El bombardeo causó extensos daños colaterales a los edificios civiles.
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They tried to minimize collateral damage during the operation.
Intentaron minimizar los daños colaterales durante la operación.
1.
colateral, secundario
additional but subordinate; secondary.
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The research had some interesting collateral findings.
La investigación tuvo algunos hallazgos colaterales interesantes.
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His collateral duties included managing the office supplies.
Sus deberes colaterales incluían la gestión de los suministros de oficina.