seguridad
/seɡuɾiˈdad/feminine
The English word safety is translated into Spanish as seguridad. Wiktionary also lists seguranza and asegureña.
Meaning: condition or feeling of being safe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| seguridad | /seɡuɾiˈdad/ | feminine |
| seguranza | /seɡuˈɾanθa/ /seɡuˈɾansa/ |
feminine |
| asegureña | /aseɡuɾeɲa/ (from spelling rules) | Dominican Republic, feminine |
seguridad is used to describe both the state of being safe (safety) and the measures taken to prevent danger (security).
Which one should you use?
seguridad is the standard term used in almost all contexts and covers both safety and security. In contrast, seguranza is an older or more regional form that is much less common in modern Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
asegureña is a form used in the Dominican Republic. seguranza is considered a more regional form compared to the standard seguridad.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, seguridad is preceded by the feminine article la when referring to 'the safety'.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡuɾiˈdad/
Did you know?
- The term seguridad social refers to 'social security', but in many Spanish-speaking countries, this specifically refers to the national healthcare system rather than just a retirement fund.
- Because seguridad also means 'confidence', a person can say they are speaking con seguridad to mean they are speaking with certainty rather than physical safety.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the word seguridad is used as a shorthand to refer to the physical security guards themselves. For example, if you ask for 'la seguridad', you might be asking for the person patrolling the building.
Examples in context
- Me preocupa tu seguridad.I'm worried about your safety.This sentence uses seguridad to express concern regarding someone's safety.Tatoeba #5116725 by helpa, translation #5937967 by CK
- Es por tu propia seguridad.It's for your own safety.This sentence uses seguridad to explain that something is for the purpose of safety.Tatoeba #5566243 by swyter, translation #1992114 by Spamster
- La seguridad es importante.Safety is important.This sentence uses seguridad to state that safety is important.Tatoeba #12536557 by Shishir, translation #8249289 by Hybrid
- Es importante garantizar la seguridad de nuestros empleados.It is important to ensure the safety of our employees.
- ¡Cuidado con el perro!Watch out for the dog!
- ¡Atención! Piso mojado.Attention! Wet floor.
- Necesitamos asegurarnos de que todos estén a salvo durante el terremoto.We need to ensure that everyone is safe during the earthquake.
- Es fundamental garantizar la protección de nuestros ciudadanos durante el evento.It is essential to ensure the safety of our citizens during the event.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a new neighborhood.
- DanielMe gusta este barrio por la seguridad.I like this neighborhood because of the safety.
- LucíaSí, Daniel, yo también me siento tranquila aquí.Yes, Daniel, I also feel peaceful here.
- Daniel¿Crees que hay suficiente seguridad en la calle?Do you think there is enough safety in the street?
- LucíaSí, Lucía piensa que es un lugar muy seguro.Yes, Lucía thinks it is a very safe place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safety” translations and entries seguridad, seguranza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
