modo seguro
/modo seɡuɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "safe mode" is translated into Spanish as modo seguro.
In computing, this term refers to a troubleshooting mode.
Meaning: (computing) troubleshooting mode (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This is a literal translation where modo means 'mode' and seguro means 'safe'.
How do you pronounce it?
/modo seɡuɾo/
Did you know?
- The word seguro can also mean 'insurance' or 'an insurance policy' in Spanish.
- The word seguro comes from the Latin sēcūrus, which literally means 'without care' or 'carefree'.
- The word modo is used in the common Spanish expression a mi modo, which means 'my way' or 'in my own style'.
Examples in context
- El equipo de soporte técnico me recomendó iniciar el sistema en modo seguroThe technical support team recommended me to start the system in Safe Mode
- Para solucionar problemas, intente iniciar el sistema operativo en modo a prueba de fallosTo troubleshoot, try starting the operating system in Safe Mode
- Para solucionar ese problema, inicia tu ordenador en modo seguroTo solve that issue, start your computer in Safe Mode
- Si no se inicia, prueba el modo a prueba de fallasIf it doesn't start, try Safe Mode
- Si tienes problemas, prueba iniciar el equipo en modo de seguridadIf you have issues, try starting the computer in Safe Mode
- Si tu computadora no funciona correctamente, intenta arrancarla en modo seguro.If your computer is not functioning properly, try starting it in Safe Mode.
- Reinicia el ordenador en modo seguro.Restart the computer in safe mode.
- Debes iniciar en modo seguro para arreglar el error.You must start in safe mode to fix the error.
- He entrado en modo seguro para eliminar el virus.I have entered safe mode to remove the virus.
Example conversation
Sofía is helping Javier fix his broken laptop.
- JavierMi portátil falla constantemente, Sofía.My laptop is constantly failing, Sofía.
- SofíaPrueba a arrancar en modo seguro, Javier.Try booting in safe mode, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que el modo seguro funcionará?Do you think safe mode will work?
- SofíaEs la mejor forma de diagnosticar el problema.It is the best way to diagnose the problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries modo, seguro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
