asegurar
/aseɡuˈɾaɾ/
The English verb 'ensure' is translated into Spanish as asegurar.
Asegurar means to make sure or certain. When you want to say 'to ensure that' a certain condition is met, you typically use the phrase asegurar que. The noun form of this verb, which describes the act of ensuring or assurance, is aseguramiento.
Meaning: make sure or certain (verb)
Which one should you use?
While asegurar means 'to ensure' (to make certain), it is also used for the meanings 'to secure' (to fasten or make safe) and 'to insure' (to provide insurance coverage).
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular preterite form (past tense) of asegurar is aseguró. The first-person plural form aseguramos is used for both the present tense ('we ensure') and the preterite tense ('we ensured').
How do you pronounce it?
/aseɡuˈɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the reflexive form asegurarse to mean 'to make sure' when the subject is checking something for themselves, such as asegurarse de que la puerta esté cerrada.
- Because asegurar also means 'to fasten', it is the word used when you 'ensure' a load is tied down on a truck or 'secure' a bolt with a wrench.
- The verb asegurar shares the same root as the English word 'assure' through the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'safe' or 'free from care'.
Examples in context
- asegurar que…To ensure that…This example is useful for seeing how to use asegurar in the phrase 'to ensure that…'.
- Garantizamos la calidad de nuestros productos.We ensure the quality of our products.
- Él vela por la seguridad del edificio.He ensures the safety of the building.
- Me aseguraré de verificar la información antes de confirmar.I'll ensure I check the information before confirming.
- La empresa se asegura de la satisfacción de sus clientes.The company ensures the satisfaction of its customers.
- Ella se asegura del éxito del evento.She ensures the success of the event.
- Necesitamos garantizar la privacidad de los datos de nuestros clientes.We need to ensure the privacy of our customers' data.
- Mis padres siempre se aseguran de que tenga todo lo que necesito.My parents always ensure I have everything I need.
- El profesor se asegura de que los estudiantes comprendan la lección.The teacher ensures the students understand the lesson.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are preparing for a trip.
- MateoMaría, ¿puedes asegurar que tenemos los pasaportes?María, can you ensure that we have the passports?
- MaríaSí, ya los puse en mi bolso.Yes, I already put them in my bag.
- MateoPerfecto, así podemos asegurar una salida rápida.Perfect, that way we can ensure a quick departure.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, todo está listo.Don't worry, everything is ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry asegurar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asegurar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
