guaranteed guarantee

[ɡær.ən.tiːd ɡær.ən.tiː]
noun/adjective (compound phrase)pl: guaranteed guarantees
garantia garantida
1. A promise or assurance that something will be done or will happen; a formal pledge that a product or service will meet specified standards
This product comes with a guaranteed guarantee of durability for five years.
Este produto vem com uma garantia garantida de durabilidade por cinco anos.
2. Something that is certain to happen or be successful; a sure thing
His experience makes him a guaranteed guarantee for the job.
Sua experiência o torna uma garantia garantida para o trabalho.
3. A formal assurance or security; collateral or pledge
The bank requires a guaranteed guarantee before approving the loan.
O banco exige uma garantia garantida antes de aprovar o empréstimo.
In Brazilian Portuguese and American English, 'guaranteed guarantee' is often used redundantly in marketing and sales contexts to emphasize absolute certainty. In legal and formal Brazilian contexts, 'garantia garantida' is more frequently used in contracts and warranties. The phrase is sometimes criticized as pleonastic in both languages, though it persists in commercial advertising to reinforce consumer confidence.
NYC Slang
bet; for sure; no cap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assurancepromisewarrantypledgesuretycertaintysecurity
Antonyms / Antônimos
uncertaintydoubtriskchancegamble

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
garantia garantida
Standard usage for formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
garantia de verdade
Colloquial variation emphasizing authenticity
São Paulo
garantia certeira
Business and commercial usage
Portugal
garantia assegurada
European Portuguese preference

Related Words

guarantee (verb)guarantorwarrantyassureensurepromisesecurity

Related Idioms & Phrases

money-back guarantee
guaranteed satisfaction
guaranteed success
no ifs, ands, or buts about it
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