Asegura (en. Ensures)

/aseˈɣuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To guarantee the truth of something.
She assures that she will come to the party.
Ella asegura que vendrá a la fiesta.
To provide security or confidence.
The doctor assures that everything will be fine.
El médico asegura que todo estará bien.
To state something firmly.
Juan assures that he finished his homework.
Juan asegura que terminó su tarea.
To make a firm commitment.
The contract ensures the delivery of the product.
El contrato asegura la entrega del producto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'assecurare', which means 'to make safe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ensure the shot
To ensure that something is done with precision or effectiveness.
asegurar el tiro
to secure someone's back
To protect or support someone in a complicated situation.
asegurar la espalda
to guarantee a business
To guarantee the viability or success of a venture.
asegurar un negocio

Related Words

assurance
Action of ensuring something.
aseguramiento
insurance
Thing that guarantees protection or truth.
seguro
insurer
Person or company that insures goods or people.
asegurador

Slang Meanings

To assert something with certainty.
When he says he will win, he assures it.
Cuando dice que va a ganar, lo asegura.
To promise informally.
I assure you that I will bring you the book tomorrow.
Te aseguro que mañana te traigo el libro.