Aseguraban (en. They assured)

[aseɣuˈɾaβan]

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To declare or affirm something with certainty.
They assured that the project would be completed on time.
Ellos aseguraban que el proyecto se completaría a tiempo.
To provide guarantees about a fact or situation.
The experts assured that the weather would be favorable.
Los expertos aseguraban que el clima iba a ser favorable.
To protect or safeguard something.
Insurance policies assured people's assets.
Las pólizas de seguro aseguraban los bienes de las personas.

Etymology

It derives from the verb asegurar, which comes from the Latin 'assecurare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ensure success
To do what is necessary for something to have a positive outcome.
asegurar el éxito
make sure of something
To take precautions to be certain that something is true.
asegurarse de algo

Related Words

assure
Verb that means to make secure or provide security.
asegurar
security
Condition of being free from danger or risk.
seguridad

Slang Meanings

To make a promise that seems unbelievable.
They assured me that we would win the lottery, but I didn't believe them.
Me aseguraron que ganaríamos la lotería, pero no les creí.
To be so convinced of something that you say it with firmness.
He assured that he had seen a UFO.
Él aseguraba que había visto un OVNI.