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No. 10,225 in Spanish

colateral

"Colateral" in English means "collateral" or "secondary, indirect, or related."

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  • El daño colateral afectó a varias comunidades.

    The collateral damage affected several communities.

    Used to describe unintended consequences or side effects of an action.

  • Firmé el acuerdo como garantía colateral para el préstamo.

    I signed the agreement as collateral security for the loan.

    Used to indicate a pledge or guarantee for securing a loan.

  • La información colateral ayudó a resolver el caso.

    The collateral information helped solve the case.

    Used to signify supplementary or supporting information.

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