inseguridades
/inseɡuɾidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase insecurities is translated into Spanish as inseguridades.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is inseguridad.
How do you pronounce it?
/inseɡuɾidades/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, inseguridad does not only refer to emotional doubt but is the standard word for 'crime' or 'lack of safety' in a city.
- In a legal or formal context, inseguridad jurídica is a common term used to describe 'legal uncertainty' when laws are not clear or predictable.
- An English speaker might use 'insecurity' to talk about a job, but a Spanish speaker would more likely use inestabilidad laboral to describe 'job insecurity'.
Examples in context
- El capitalismo alimenta las inseguridades de todo el mundo.Capitalism feeds everyone's insecurities.This sentence shows how capitalism can feed the inseguridades of people.Tatoeba #9731454 by mialiesperantistas, translation #9849441 by DJ_Saidez
- La gente que es poco social tiende a desarrollar inseguridades.Socially awkward people tend to develop insecurities.This sentence illustrates how socially awkward people might develop inseguridades.Tatoeba #4381156 by Dan18, translation #4380893 by Lepotdeterre
- ¿Por qué me invaden tantas inseguridades?Why do so many insecurities invade me?
- Mis inseguridades siempre me impiden tomar riesgos en mi carrera.My insecurities always prevent me from taking risks in my career.
- Le confié mis miedos e inseguridades a mi mejor amiga.I confided my fears and insecurities to my best friend.
- No puedo soportar esta panzada de inseguridades que siento en mi nuevo trabajo.I can't stand this bunch of insecurities I feel in my new job.
- Debemos trabajar para superar nuestras inseguridades.We must work to overcome our insecurities.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their personal growth.
- Daniel¿Sientes que tienes muchas inseguridades ahora?Do you feel like you have many insecurities right now?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, pero estoy aprendiendo a aceptarme.Yes, Daniel, but I am learning to accept myself.
- DanielEs normal sentir inseguridades al empezar algo nuevo.It is normal to feel insecurities when starting something new.
- LucíaTienes razón, gracias por tu apoyo.You are right, thanks for your support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
