póliza sombrilla
/poliθa sombɾiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "umbrella policy" is translated into Spanish as póliza sombrilla.
An umbrella policy is an extra type of liability insurance that provides coverage beyond the limits of other standard policies.
Which one should you use?
póliza paraguas is the formal way to refer to an umbrella policy.
How do you pronounce it?
/poliθa sombɾiʝa/
Did you know?
- The word sombrilla is a diminutive of sombra, which means 'shade'.
- In maritime law, the word póliza can refer to a ship's manifest rather than an insurance contract.
- Even though both words translate to 'umbrella' in English, if you ask for a paraguas you are asking for protection from rain, but if you ask for a sombrilla you are asking for protection from the sun.
Examples in context
- Contraté una póliza paraguas para proteger mis activos en caso de cualquier eventualidad.I purchased an umbrella policy to protect my assets in case of any unforeseen events.
- La póliza paraguas cubre responsabilidad civil y otros riesgos asociados.The umbrella policy covers liability and other associated risks.
- Necesitamos contratar una póliza sombrilla para la empresa.We need to take out an umbrella policy for the company.
- La póliza sombrilla ofrece una protección adicional.The umbrella policy offers additional protection.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing their insurance options.
- SofíaAlejandro, deberíamos comprar una póliza sombrilla.Alejandro, we should buy an umbrella policy.
- AlejandroNo estoy seguro, ¿para qué sirve exactamente?I'm not sure, what exactly is it for?
- SofíaCubre los riesgos que superan los otros seguros.It covers risks that exceed other insurance policies.
- AlejandroTienes razón, es mejor estar bien protegidos.You're right, it's better to be well protected.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries póliza, sombrilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
