Seguro (en. Sure)

/seˈɣuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definitions: Documentation that guarantees a certain level of financial coverage in case of incidents.

Definitions Example Sentence: I have car insurance to protect my vehicle.

Tengo un seguro de auto para proteger mi vehículo.

Definitions: The action of securing something.

Definitions Example Sentence: Health insurance is fundamental in our daily lives.

El seguro de salud es fundamental en nuestra vida diaria.

adjective

Definitions: Having certainty or confidence in something.

Definitions Example Sentence: I am sure that I will get the job.

Estoy seguro de que conseguiré el trabajo.

Definitions: Free from risk or danger.

Definitions Example Sentence: It is a safe place to live.

Es un lugar seguro para vivir.

Etymology/Origin: The term 'insurance' comes from the Latin 'securus', meaning 'carefree' or 'safe'.

Common Phrases: to be sure

Common Phrases Meaning: To have confidence in something or someone.

estar seguro

Common Phrases: self-assured

Common Phrases Meaning: To have confidence in one's own abilities.

seguro de sí mismo

Common Phrases: to be on the safe side

Common Phrases Meaning: To do something cautiously or relying on safety.

a lo seguro

Related Words: to ensure

Related Words Description: Taking measures to protect something.

asegurar

Related Words: insecure

Related Words Description: That does not provide safety.

inseguro

Slang Meanings: Something that is very reliable or likely to work.

Slang Meanings Example: That place is 100% safe.

Ese lugar es 100% seguro.

Slang Meanings: Something that is evident or clear.

Slang Meanings Example: It is certain that he will come to the party.

Es seguro que vendrá a la fiesta.