No. 13,168 in Spanish
prestanombres
A "prestanombres" is a person who lends their name to conceal the identity or involvement of another in legal, financial, or business activities.
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Un prestanombres permite ocultar la identidad del propietario real.
A figurehead allows the concealment of the real owner's identity.
Here, 'prestanombres' is used as a noun, denoting an individual used to hide the identity of an actual entity, typically in business or legal scenarios.
Los contratos fueron firmados usando prestanombres para evitar problemas legales.
The contracts were signed using figureheads to avoid legal issues.
The word 'prestanombres' is used as a plural noun, indicating the usage of multiple individuals in a legal arrangement to avoid direct implications.
El empresario fue acusado de contratar un prestanombres para adquirir propiedades.
The businessman was accused of hiring a figurehead to acquire properties.
Here, 'prestanombres' is used in a context implying that someone was employed specifically for the purpose of concealing ownership in transactions.
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