Segura (en. Secure)

/seˈɣuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Feeling free from danger or risk.
I feel safe in this place.
Me siento segura en este lugar.
That is firm and stable.
The decision we made was sure.
La decisión que tomamos fue segura.
That one has certainty about something.
I am sure that I will arrive on time.
Estoy segura de que llegaré a tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'securus', which means 'without care or concern'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be sure
To feel in a state of confidence or tranquility.
estar segura
a confident woman
A woman who feels and shows confidence in herself.
una mujer segura
to have confidence
To feel or show confidence in one's judgment or abilities.
tener seguridad

Related Words

security
State of being free from danger or risk.
seguridad
to assure
To make something safe, to provide certainties.
asegurar

Slang Meanings

A woman with self-confidence.
She is very confident; she always knows what she wants.
Ella es muy segura, siempre sabe lo que quiere.
Someone who has no doubts about their decisions.
She decided to follow her plan because she is sure of what she is doing.
Decidió seguir su plan porque es segura de lo que hace.