Consumer Rights

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the return (of an item or money)
la devolución
The seller says that the refund of the money is impossible without the invoice.
La vendedora dice que la devolución del dinero es imposible sin la factura.
Look, I doubt that the agency has accepted the return.
Mira, dudo que la agencia haya aceptado la devolución.
the receipt (store receipt, ticket)
el tique
Listen, I demand a refund because I haven't lost the receipt.
Oiga, exijo un reembolso porque no he perdido el tique.
She says that the receipt is in the safe.
Ella dice que el tique está en la caja fuerte.
the fraud
el fraude
I don't think this business is a fraud.
No creo que este negocio sea un fraude.
The lawyer says that the contract is a huge fraud.
La abogada dice que el contrato es un fraude enorme.
misleading
engañoso
The advertisement is so misleading that it confuses the customer.
El anuncio es tan engañoso que confunde al cliente.
I hope the document hasn't been misleading.
Espero que el documento no haya sido engañoso.
to replace
reemplazar
defective
defectuoso
He says they are going to replace the defective computer tomorrow.
Dice que van a reemplazar el ordenador defectuoso mañana.
the manufacturer
el fabricante
Look, we demand that the manufacturer replace the parts.
Mire, exigimos que el fabricante reemplace las piezas.
The washing machine is defective and I don't want it.
La lavadora está defectuosa y no la quiero.
Hey, it's a shame that they have sold you something defective.
Oye, es una pena que te hayan vendido algo defectuoso.
It surprises me that the manufacturer has ignored our complaint.
Me sorprende que el fabricante haya ignorado nuestra queja.
The manager says that the manufacturer doesn't take the blame.
La gerente dice que el fabricante no asume la culpa.
to breach
incumplir
It is sad that the company has breached the agreement.
Es triste que la empresa haya incumplido el trato.
They say they are going to report you if you breach the rule.
Dicen que te van a denunciar si incumples la norma.
the advice (professional)
el asesoramiento
We are looking for advice because the service is misleading.
Buscamos asesoramiento porque el servicio es engañoso.
Come on, ask for advice before signing that warranty.
Venga, pide asesoramiento antes de firmar esa garantía.
the mediation
la mediación
The lawyer says that mediation is the best option.
La abogada dice que la mediación es la mejor opción.
I doubt that the mediation has solved the problem.
Dudo que la mediación haya resuelto el problema.
to expire, to fall due (a deadline, a document)
vencer
The guarantee expires next month.
La garantía vence el mes que viene.
The deadline for the return expires tomorrow.
El plazo para la devolución vence mañana.
satisfied, in agreement
conforme
I am not satisfied with the bill.
No estoy conforme con la factura.
If you are not satisfied with the product, you can return it. (formal)
Si no está conforme con el producto, puede devolverlo.
to withdraw (money, a product), to remove
retirar
The manufacturer has withdrawn the defective product.
El fabricante ha retirado el producto defectuoso.
They've removed the advert because it was misleading.
Han retirado el anuncio porque era engañoso.
After the fraud, I withdrew my money from that bank.
Después del fraude, retiré mi dinero de ese banco.

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