short-term guarantee

[ʃɔrt-tɜrm ˈɡærənˌti]
nounpl: short-term guarantees
garantia de curto prazo
1. A promise or assurance provided by a seller or manufacturer that covers defects or malfunctions of a product for a limited period, typically ranging from a few weeks to one year
The electronics store offers a short-term guarantee of 90 days on all laptop purchases.
A loja de eletrônicos oferece uma garantia de curto prazo de 90 dias em todas as compras de laptops.
2. A financial commitment or collateral pledged for a specified short duration to secure a loan or business transaction
The company provided a short-term guarantee to secure the three-month line of credit.
A empresa forneceu uma garantia de curto prazo para garantir a linha de crédito de três meses.
In Brazil, short-term guarantees are standard practice for consumer products and are regulated by the Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). Manufacturers typically offer 90 days to 1 year guarantees. In the USA, similar protections exist but may vary by state. Both cultures emphasize consumer rights and manufacturer accountability during these guarantee periods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited warrantyshort-term warrantytemporary guaranteebrief assurancetime-limited warranty
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term guaranteelifetime warrantyextended warrantyperpetual guarantee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
garantia de curto prazo
Standard term used in commercial and consumer contexts
São Paulo
garantia de curto prazo / garantia limitada
Both terms are commonly used in business and retail environments
Rio de Janeiro
garantia de curto prazo
Commonly used in consumer product sales and services
Portugal
garantia de curto prazo / garantia limitada
Portuguese usage aligns with Brazilian Portuguese; often seen in EU consumer protection contexts

Related Words

warrantyguarantee periodproduct protectionmanufacturer's warrantyconsumer protectiondefect coverageterms and conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

covered under short-term guarantee
short-term guarantee period
within the short-term guarantee
short-term guarantee expires
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