seguridad
/seɡuɾiˈdad/feminine
The English word 'security' is translated into Spanish as seguridad. If unsure, use seguridad. Wiktionary also lists seguranza and asegureña.
Meaning: condition of not being threatened (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| seguridad | /seɡuɾiˈdad/ | feminine |
| seguranza | /seɡuˈɾanθa/ /seɡuˈɾansa/ |
feminine |
| asegureña | /aseɡuɾeɲa/ (from spelling rules) | Dominican Republic, feminine |
seguridad refers to the condition of not being threatened. It is the most commonly used term for 'security' in Spanish. If you wish to emphasize the protective aspect of security, you may also use the term protección.
Which one should you use?
seguridad is the standard, universally accepted term for security in all Spanish-speaking regions. seguranza is another form of the word, while asegureña is used specifically in the Dominican Republic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
asegureña is a feminine noun used in the Dominican Republic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun seguridad is feminine. When using the definite article 'the' with it, you use the feminine form la seguridad.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡuɾiˈdad/
Did you know?
- While seguridad is the standard term, the word seguro is also the common noun for an 'insurance policy'.
- Beyond physical safety, seguridad is the primary word used to describe someone's 'self-confidence' or inner poise.
- When asking for the security office or personnel in a building, Spanish speakers treat the abstract concept la seguridad as a physical destination.
Examples in context
- He llamado a seguridad.I called security.This sentence is useful for showing how to use seguridad when referring to security personnel or a department.Tatoeba #9706856 by Shishir, translation #2245634 by CK
- Yanni es guardia de seguridad.Yanni is a security guard.This sentence shows how to use seguridad in the phrase 'security guard'.Tatoeba #9996453 by manufrutos, translation #9995574 by Amastan
- Tenemos una brecha de seguridad.We have a security breach.This sentence demonstrates the use of seguridad in the context of a 'security breach'.Tatoeba #5807828 by albrusgher, translation #2953632 by CK
- La seguridad es fundamental para el bienestar de todos los ciudadanos.Security is essential for the well-being of all citizens.
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing their new apartment building.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿sientes que el edificio tiene suficiente seguridad?Daniel, do you feel the building has enough security?
- DanielSí, la seguridad me parece muy buena.Yes, the security seems very good to me.
- SofíaMe alegra que estés tranquilo.I am glad you are calm.
- DanielPara mí es lo más importante.For me, it is the most important thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “security” 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.
