asegurado
“asegurado” means “secured” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
secured, guaranteed
Also: fixed, assured
📝 In Action
Revisa que el cinturón de seguridad esté bien asegurado.
A2Check that the seatbelt is properly secured.
Con tanto esfuerzo, el éxito está asegurado.
B1With so much effort, success is guaranteed.
policyholder, the insured
📝 In Action
El asegurado debe firmar el contrato antes de mañana.
B2The policyholder must sign the contract before tomorrow.
La compañía envió una carta al asegurado.
B2The company sent a letter to the insured person.
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Words that translate to "asegurado" in Spanish:
assured→fixed→guaranteed→policyholder→secured→the insured→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: asegurado
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'The house is insured'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'asegurar,' which comes from the Latin 'securus,' meaning 'free from care' or 'safe.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'asegurado' to say I am sure about an answer?
No, it's better to use 'seguro'. For example, say 'Estoy seguro de la respuesta' (I am sure of the answer). 'Asegurado' implies someone has made it safe or it is under a contract.
Does 'asegurado' only apply to money and insurance?
Not at all! You can use it physically, like when a door is locked tight or a shelf is firmly attached to a wall.