collateral

• Describe algo adicional pero secundario; se usa a menudo en finanzas para referirse a la propiedad puesta como garantía de un préstamo, o en sentido general para algo que acompaña o es paralelo.

Describes something that is additional but secondary, often used in finance to refer to property pledged as security for a loan, or in a general sense to mean accompanying or parallel.

1. Secondary or additionalC1formal

   Relating to something that is additional but subordinate to a main issue or item.

   secundario o adicional

   • The report included collateral information about the project's history.
   • Collateral damage from the storm affected several nearby towns.
   • The contract covers both primary and collateral obligations.

   Sinónimosadditionalancillaryauxiliaryincidentalsecondarysubordinatesupplementarysupporting

   Antónimoscentralchiefessentialkeymainmajorprimaryprincipal

2. Related to security for a loanB2formallegal

   Describing property or assets pledged as security for the repayment of a loan.

   Garantía colateral

   • The bank accepted the house as collateral security for the mortgage.
   • Collateral agreements are common in business financing.
   • The borrower offered collateral assets to reduce the interest rate.

   Sinónimospledged

• Sustantivo que se refiere a los bienes o activos que un prestatario entrega como garantía para asegurar un préstamo, y que el prestamista puede embargar si no se cumplen las obligaciones.

A noun referring to property or assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan, which can be seized by the lender if the borrower defaults.

incontable

1. Loan securityB2formal

   Property or assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan, which can be seized by the lender if the loan is not repaid.

   Garantía colateral

   • The bank required collateral before approving the mortgage.
   • He used his house as collateral for the business loan.
   • If you default on the loan, the bank can take your collateral.

   Sinónimosguaranteepawnpledgesecuritysurety

2. Related but secondaryC1formal

   Something that is additional but subordinate to a main issue or situation.

   Accesorio o secundario

   • The report discussed collateral issues like environmental impact.
   • Collateral damage from the war affected many civilians.
   • The agreement included collateral terms about future cooperation.

   Sinónimosadditionalancillaryconcomitantincidentalsecondarysubordinatesubsidiarysupplementary

   Antónimosessentialmainprimaryprincipal