seguro
/seˈɡuɾo/
The English adjective "safe" is translated into Spanish as seguro.
seguro is used to describe someone or something that is free from risk. In certain contexts, it can also mean "sure" or "certain". If you want to express the idea of being protected or secure in a more formal manner, you might use protegido. To specifically state that one is "safe from danger", the phrase estar a salvo de peligro is used. Additionally, the phrase sentirse seguro tanto física como emocionalmente is used to describe feeling safe both physically and emotionally.
Meaning: free from risk (adj)
Which one should you use?
While seguro is the standard way to say "safe", be aware that it can also mean "sure" or "certain" depending on the context of your sentence.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, seguro must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use seguro for masculine singular nouns, segura for feminine singular nouns, seguros for masculine plural nouns and seguras for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈɡuɾo/
Did you know?
- The word seguro also means 'insurance' when used as a noun, such as in seguro de coche for 'car insurance'.
- The word seguro is inherited from the Latin word sēcūrus, which originally combined 'without' and 'care'.
- The word seguro can also describe a physical locking mechanism, like a 'safety catch' or 'lock' on a door or weapon.
Examples in context
- Eso no es seguro.That is not safe.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not safe.Tatoeba #1928050 by marcelostockle, translation #619604 by ulyssemc1
- Esto no es seguro.This is not safe.Tatoeba #2114429 by Shishir, translation #2077787 by Spamster
- Tom no estaba seguro.Tom wasn't safe.This sentence is useful for stating that someone was not safe.Tatoeba #4167230 by Shishir, translation #6358584 by CK
- Por favor, asegúrese de mantener sus objetos de valor seguros.Please make sure to keep your valuables safe.
- Tu apoyo me hace sentir protegido.Your support makes me feel safe.
- ¡Llegaste sano y salvo! Me alegra verte.You arrived safe and sound! I'm glad to see you.
- Puedes confiar en mí, estarás a salvo.You can trust me, you'll be safe.
- Nos mantenemos segurosWe keep ourselves safe
- 87 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are walking through a new city at night.
- María¿Es seguro caminar por aquí a esta hora?Is it safe to walk around here at this hour?
- MateoSí, este sector es muy seguro.Yes, this area is very safe.
- MaríaQué bueno, me siento más tranquila.That's good, I feel more calm.
- MateoNo te preocupes, María, todo está bajo control.Don't worry, María, everything is under control.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safe” translations and entries seguro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries seguro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
