Gender Agreement

'Segura' is the version you use for feminine things or people. Notice how it ends in '-a'. For masculine things, you'll use 'seguro', ending in '-o'. For example: 'la casa segura' (the safe house) but 'el coche seguro' (the safe car).

Matching the Noun

Use 'ser segura' to describe a characteristic (She is a confident person: 'Ella es segura'). Use 'estar segura' to describe a feeling or state (She feels safe here: 'Ella está segura aquí' or She is sure about it: 'Ella está segura de eso').

'Ser' vs. 'Estar' with 'Segura'

When you want to say you're sure about something, the most common phrase is 'Estoy segura de que...' which means 'I'm sure that...'. It's a great way to sound more fluent.

Expressing Confidence

Extremely common. One of the first adjectives you'll learn and use daily.

You'll know 'segura' is a noun and not an adjective because it will usually have an article like 'la' or 'una' right before it, and it will refer to a physical object.

Context is Key

Less common than the adjective, used in more specific contexts.

While 'segurar' is a real verb, it's very uncommon in modern Spanish. Its cousin, 'asegurar', is used 99% of the time. It's best to learn and use 'asegurar' for 'to secure', 'to fasten', or 'to insure'.

Use 'Asegurar' Instead

Very rare. You will almost always see and hear 'asegura' instead.

Learn the complete meaning of 'segura' in Spanish. Understand its use as an adjective (safe, sure, confident) and a noun (lock, safety catch), with examples, grammar tips, and quizzes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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