asegura
/ah-seh-GOO-rah/
claims
A person firmly stating a fact to represent the meaning of 'asegura' as 'claims'.
asegura(verb)
claims
?stating a fact firmly
,states
?formal reporting
assures
?giving someone confidence
📝 In Action
Ella asegura que no sabe nada del problema.
A2She claims that she knows nothing about the problem.
El testigo asegura haber visto el coche.
B1The witness states that they saw the car.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the 'That' Connector
When using 'asegura' to report what someone says, always follow it with 'que' (that) to introduce the statement.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Claiming vs. Making Sure
Mistake: "Using 'asegura que' when you mean 'he makes sure.'"
Correction: Use 'se asegura de que' (adding 'se' and 'de') when you want to say someone is checking or guaranteeing a result.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reliability in News
In news articles, journalists often use 'asegura' to report what a source said without personally taking responsibility for whether it is 100% true.
A lock making a gate firm and safe to represent the meaning of 'asegura' as 'secures'.
📝 In Action
Él asegura la carga antes de salir.
B1He secures the cargo before leaving.
Asegura bien la cuerda al árbol.
A2Fasten the rope well to the tree.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asegura
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'She claims it's true'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'asegura' mean 'to insure' (like a car)?
Yes, it is also used for insurance. For example, 'Ella asegura su coche' means 'She insures her car.'
What is the difference between 'asegura' and 'se asegura'?
'Asegura' means he/she claims or secures something else. 'Se asegura' means he/she makes sure or checks something for themselves.