No. 2,433 in Portuguese
aval
"Aval" in Portuguese means "guarantee" or "approval," often in the context of endorsing or vouching for something.
In a sentence
O diretor deu seu aval para a realização do projeto.
The director gave his approval for the project's execution.
"Aval" is used to mean 'approval' or 'endorsement', indicating the authorization given by someone.
Sem o aval técnico, não podemos seguir com o plano.
Without technical approval, we cannot proceed with the plan.
Here, "aval" represents a formal authorization or guarantee needed to move forward with an action.
Ele assinou como avalista no contrato.
He signed as a guarantor in the contract.
"Aval" is used in a financial context, referring to the responsibility assumed by someone to ensure the fulfillment of an obligation.
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