What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of conducción (driving/conduct) and segura (safe/secure).
Which one should you use?
'Conducción segura' is a noun phrase used as a title or concept, whereas 'conducir con seguridad' is a verbal phrase used to describe the action of driving safely.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, the noun manejo is used instead of conducción to refer to driving, resulting in the phrase manejo seguro. In Spain, you can use conducción responsable to convey the idea of safe driving. In Mexico, you may hear manejar con precaución or manejar con cuidado to mean safe driving.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because conducción is a feminine noun, the adjective must be the feminine form segura rather than the masculine seguro.
How do you pronounce it?
/konduɡθjon seɡuɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word conducción can describe more than just vehicles. It is also used in technical contexts to describe the way heat or electricity travels through a material.
- Spanish uses the same root for conducción as it does for conductor. In English, a 'conductor' usually leads an orchestra or a train, but in Spanish, a conductor is simply a driver.
- The word conducción shares a common ancestor with the English word 'conduct', both stemming from the Latin 'condūcō' which means 'to lead together'.
Examples in context
- No utilices el teléfono celular mientras conduces.Do not use your cellphone while driving.
- La conducción segura es nuestra prioridad.Safe driving is our priority.
- Promovemos la conducción segura en la escuela.We promote safe driving at the school.
- Para una conducción segura, evita las distracciones.For safe driving, avoid distractions.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a new driver's license course.
- MaríaMateo, ¿te inscribiste en el curso de conducción segura?Mateo, did you sign up for the safe driving course?
- MateoSí, María, quiero aprender a manejar mejor.Yes, María, I want to learn to drive better.
- MaríaEs muy importante para tu seguridad en la carretera.It is very important for your safety on the road.
- MateoTienes razón, la conducción segura es lo más importante.You are right, safe driving is the most important thing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conducción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
