What does aval in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word aval in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use aval in Portuguese.

The word aval in Portuguese means approval, guarantee, aval, ter o aval. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word aval

approval

substantivo masculino (aprovação, apoio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

guarantee

substantivo masculino (garantia de alguém)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

aval

noun (of idea) (figurado)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Lucy ficou aliviada de ter o aval do seu chefe para o projeto.
Lucy was relieved to have her boss's endorsement for the project.

ter o aval

verbal expression (informal, figurative (be notified or given permission) (ser notificado ou ter permissão)

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