Asegurado (en. Insured)

/aseɡuˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who receives protection through an insurance contract.
The insured can claim compensation in the event of an accident.
El asegurado puede reclamar indemnización en caso de accidente.
A person who is under the protection of an insurance policy.
As an insured person, you are entitled to a series of benefits.
Como asegurado, tienes derecho a una serie de beneficios.

Etymology

From the verb 'asegurar', which comes from the Latin 'assecurare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life insurance
A person who has insurance that guarantees a sum of money to their beneficiaries in case of death.
asegurado de vida
car insurance
Owner of a vehicle that has insurance that covers damages or theft.
asegurado de automóvil
health insurance
An individual who has health insurance that covers medical expenses.
asegurado de salud

Related Words

insurance
The process of obtaining insurance.
aseguramiento
insurer
Company that offers insurance.
aseguradora
policy
Document that formalizes an insurance contract.
póliza

Slang Meanings

To have one's financial life resolved.
With the life insurance I contracted, I now feel assured.
Con el seguro de vida que contraté, ahora me siento asegurado.
To be protected or backed in a situation.
With the signed contract, I am assured against any problems.
Con el contrato firmado, estoy asegurado ante cualquier problema.