bajo fianza
/baxo fjanθa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase 'bailed' (in the context of legal release) is translated as bajo fianza.
The phrase bajo fianza is used specifically to describe a person being released from jail after a sum of money has been paid to guarantee they will attend future court dates.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the specific action of being released on bail, use the verb salir with the phrase, as in salir bajo fianza. To refer to the actual sum of money used for the bail, use the noun fianza in the phrase pagar la fianza (to pay bail).
Did you know?
- In Spanish legal terminology, fianza can also refer to a security deposit for a rental property, which is the same as a 'bond' or 'deposit' in English.
- While bajo fianza refers to legal bail, the verb fiar is used in everyday Spanish to describe buying something on credit or 'on trust' from a local shopkeeper.
- The word fianza comes from the same root as the English word 'fidelity', as both relate to the concept of trust or faith.
Examples in context
- Ayer quedamos en encontrarnos, pero me dejó plantado/a.Yesterday we agreed to meet, but he/she bailed on me.
- No fue capaz de seguir adelante con su promesa. Simplemente se rajó.He/she wasn't able to follow through with their promise, they just bailed.
- Desafortunadamente, nuestro proveedor no cumplió con su compromiso y nos dejó en una situación complicada.Unfortunately, our supplier bailed on us and left us in a difficult situation.
- El acusado salió bajo fianza.The accused was released on bail.
- Él salió bajo fianza esta mañana.He was released on bail this morning.
- No pudieron salir bajo fianza.They were not able to bail out.
- El sospechoso salió bajo fianza ayer.The suspect was released on bail yesterday.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a news report.
- Mateo¿Salió el sospechoso bajo fianza?Did the suspect bail out?
- LucíaSí, salió bajo fianza hoy.Yes, he was released on bail today.
- MateoQué suerte tiene ese hombre.That man is very lucky.
- LucíaEspero que regrese al juicio.I hope he returns for the trial.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bajo, fianza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
