Aseguraba (en. Assured)

/aseɾɣuˈɾaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of declaring that something is safe or certain.
She assured that she would arrive on time.
Ella aseguraba que llegaría a tiempo.
To provide guarantees about the truth of a statement.
The lawyer assured the validity of the contract.
El abogado aseguraba la validez del contrato.
To make a firm promise regarding something.
The teacher assured that the exam would be easy.
El profesor aseguraba que el examen sería fácil.

Etymology

From Latin 'assecurare', which means to make secure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

secure the future
to have certainty about what is to come.
asegurar el futuro
secure life
to have insurances or guarantees for life.
asegurar la vida
secure success
to have elements that guarantee success.
asegurar el éxito

Related Words

ensure
To perform the action of guaranteeing something.
asegurar
insurance
State of being free from danger or risk.
seguro
guarantee
Promise that something is true or will be fulfilled.
garantía

Slang Meanings

To assure something informally.
He always assured that everyone would be fine at the party.
Él siempre aseguraba que todos estarían bien en la fiesta.
To say that something will happen without evidence.
When he says he is going to win, he is just assuring without basis.
Cuando dice que va a ganar, solo está asegurando sin fundamento.