fianza
/ˈfjanθa/feminine
The English phrase 'bail bond' is translated into Spanish as fianza.
fianza refers to the surety posted as bail. To express the specific action of posting or paying bail, use the phrase pagar la fianza.
Meaning: surety posted as bail (noun)
Which one should you use?
caución is also used specifically in legal contexts to mean bail bond.
How does it change in a sentence?
fianza is a feminine noun. The plural form is fianzas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfjanθa/
Did you know?
- While fianza means 'bail' in a courtroom, it is also the standard word for a 'security deposit' on a rental apartment in Spanish-speaking countries.
- The verb fiar meaning 'to guarantee' is also used in shops to mean 'to sell on credit' or 'to put it on a tab'.
- The word fianza shares the same root as the English word 'finance'. Both stems trace back to the concept of paying or providing a guarantee to settle an obligation.
Examples in context
- Señora Rodríguez, necesitaremos una fianza para asegurar la liberación de su hijo. Por favor, procure cumplir con los requisitos lo más pronto posible.Mrs. Rodríguez, we will need a bail bond to secure the release of your son. Please try to meet the requirements as soon as possible.
- Sí, logramos conseguir una fianza y ahora está en casa.Yes, we managed to get a bail bond, and now he is at home.
- La fianza es demasiado alta.The bail bond is too high.
- El juez fijó la fianza.The judge set the bail bond.
- Pagamos la fianza esta mañana.We paid the bail bond this morning.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a legal matter at home.
- Sofía¿Ya pagaste la fianza?Did you pay the bail bond already?
- JavierSí, la fianza ya está pagada.Yes, the bail bond is already paid.
- SofíaQué bueno que lo resolviste.It is good that you resolved it.
- JavierAhora podemos estar tranquilos.Now we can be at peace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bail bond” translations and entries fianza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fianza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
