This is the 4840th most frequent Portuguese word.
fiança
"Fiança" means "bail" or "security deposit" in English.
In this sentence, 'fiança' refers to the monetary amount provided to assure the appearance of the accused in court.
A fiança foi paga para liberar o acusado.
The bail was paid to release the accused.
Here, 'fiança' is used metaphorically to mean a promise or guarantee to adhere to certain conditions.
Ela prometeu em fiança que seguiria todas as regras estabelecidas.
She promised as a guarantee that she would follow all the established rules.
In this example, 'fiança' refers to a financial deposit intended as security for possible liabilities.