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dar siniestro
/daɾ siˈnjestɾo/
to report a claim
El conductor dio siniestro a su aseguradora tras el accidente.
The driver reported a claim to his insurer after the accident.
formal
To formally notify an insurance company about an incident (e.g., accident, theft) to initiate a claim process.
Tras el robo, la víctima dio siniestro a la compañía de seguros.
After the theft, the victim reported the incident to the insurance company.
El taller le recomendó dar siniestro para reparar el coche.
The mechanic advised him to file a claim to repair the car.
Commonly used in contexts involving vehicle damage, theft, or other insurable losses. The phrase implies a procedural step in insurance claims.
Collocations
dar parte de siniestroto report an incidentdar parte a la aseguradorato report to the insurerdar parte al seguroto file a claim with the insurance
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Insurance Context
Use 'dar siniestro' when referring to the act of reporting damage/theft to an insurer. Avoid using it for non-insurance contexts (e.g., not for reporting crimes to police).
Gold Rule
Preposition Usage
Always use 'dar siniestro' with 'a' when indicating the recipient (e.g., 'dar siniestro a la aseguradora').
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'dar' (to give/make) with 'siniestro' (damage/loss). 'Siniestro' derives from Latin 'sinister' (left, unlucky), evolving in Spanish to mean 'harmful event' or 'damage' in legal/insurance contexts.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in Spain and some Latin American regions. In Mexico, 'reportar un siniestro' or 'hacer un reporte de siniestro' is more common. Always used with a direct object (e.g., 'dar siniestro del accidente').
Word Breakdown
dar
to give/make
verbsiniestro
damage/loss (insurance term)
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