Sigurista (en. Cautious person)

si-gu-ris-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who always seeks certainty before making a decision.
Maria is a cautious person, so she is careful with her decisions.
Si Maria ay isang sigurista, kaya't nag-iingat siya sa kanyang mga desisyon.
An individual who is cautious in all situations.
As a cautious person, she does not leave home without a plan.
Bilang isang sigurista, hindi siya basta-basta umaalis ng bahay nang walang plano.
A person who always bets on certain outcomes.
Cautious individuals often avoid risks.
Ang mga sigurista ay madalas na umiiwas sa mga panganib.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'segurista'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be a cautious person
Be careful and ensure everything is alright before acting.
Maging sigurista

Related Words

safety
The quality of being safe or free from danger.
siguridad

Slang Meanings

A person with a strong resolve who always takes precautions or plans carefully.
He's really a perfectionist; even with small things, he always has a backup plan.
Siya talaga, sigurista, kahit sa maliliit na bagay, lagi nang may backup plan.
The type of person who avoids taking risks and always focuses on guaranteed things.
Don't worry, he's a risk-averse person, so you can expect him to avoid any risky decision.
Huwag kang mag-alala, sigurista yan, kaya asahan mong hindi siya papayag sa risky na desisyon.
A slang term for people who don't like spontaneous or unplanned events.
Of course, he's a planner; he likes everything written down in his planner.
Siyempre, sigurista siya, gusto niya lagi nakasulat ang lahat sa kanyang planner.