asegurarme
“asegurarme” means “to make sure (I do something)” in Spanish (Verifying a fact or guaranteeing an action for oneself).
to make sure (I do something), to assure myself
Also: to verify, to guarantee
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Necesito asegurarme de que la puerta está cerrada antes de salir.
A2I need to make sure that the door is closed before leaving.
Quiero asegurarme de que todos mis invitados estén cómodos.
B1I want to ensure that all my guests are comfortable.
Debes asegurarte de firmar aquí, pero si lo digo yo, es asegurarme.
A2You must make sure to sign here, but if I say it, it's 'asegurarme'.
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Comes from the verb 'asegurar,' which traces back to the Latin word 'securus,' meaning 'safe' or 'secure.' When you 'asegurarme,' you are making yourself safe or certain about something.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asegurar' and 'asegurarme'?
'Asegurar' (without the 'me') means to insure something (like a car) or to physically secure something (like a rope). 'Asegurarme' (with the 'me') means to guarantee or verify something for yourself, such as making sure the lights are off.
When do I attach 'me' to the end of the verb, and when do I put 'me' before the verb?
You attach 'me' to the end only when the verb is in its base form (infinitive, like 'asegurarme'), the command form (imperative, like '¡Asegúrate!'), or the '-ing' form (gerund, like 'asegurándome'). In all other normal tenses (present, past, future), the 'me' goes before the conjugated verb: 'Yo me aseguro'.