seguro a todo riesgo
/seɡuɾo a todo ɾjesɡo/from spelling rules
To say comprehensive insurance in Spanish, use seguro a todo riesgo.
seguro a todo riesgo is the standard industry term, especially for vehicle insurance. seguro integral can also be used with the same meaning.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means insurance at all risk: seguro is insurance and a todo riesgo means against every risk.
How does it change in a sentence?
For the plural, only seguro changes to seguros, while a todo riesgo stays the same: seguros a todo riesgo.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /seɡuɾo a todo ɾjesɡo/. The r at the start of riesgo is a strong trill.
Did you know?
- The word riesgo comes from the same root as risco, which refers to a steep cliff or precipice. This reflects an early association between physical danger and financial risk.
- The word seguro is used for both 'insurance' and 'safe' or 'secure' in Spanish. Because of this, a phrase like estoy seguro can mean either 'I am sure' or 'I am safe' depending on the context.
- While seguro a todo riesgo is the standard term for cars, Spanish has several words for different types of insurance that do not use the word seguro at all, such as prestación for certain social security benefits.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría adquirir un seguro de cobertura amplia para mi automóvil.I would like to purchase comprehensive insurance for my car.
- Quisiera contratar un seguro a todo riesgo para proteger mi vivienda.I would like to take out comprehensive insurance to protect my home.
- Juan decidió pagar un poco más por el seguro todo riesgo para estar protegido en caso de accidentes.Juan decided to pay a bit more for comprehensive insurance to be protected in case of accidents.
- ¿Cuánto me costaría un seguro completo para mi motocicleta?How much would a comprehensive insurance for my motorcycle cost?
- Prefiero contratar un seguro a todo riesgo para el coche.I prefer to take out comprehensive insurance for the car.
- El seguro a todo riesgo es un poco más caro.Comprehensive insurance is a little more expensive.
- ¿Me recomiendas un seguro a todo riesgo bueno?Do you recommend a good comprehensive insurance?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing car insurance options.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿tienes seguro a todo riesgo?Daniel, do you have comprehensive insurance?
- DanielNo, solo tengo el seguro obligatorio.No, I only have the mandatory insurance.
- MaríaYo creo que es mejor pagar un seguro a todo riesgo.I think it is better to pay for comprehensive insurance.
- DanielTienes razón, voy a informarme mañana.You are right, I will find out more tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, riesgo, seguro, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
