aseguro
/ah-seh-GOO-roh/
I assure
When you state certainty, you might say 'aseguro'.
aseguro(Verb)
I assure
?Stating certainty
,I guarantee
?Making a firm promise
I promise
?Informal promise
📝 In Action
Yo te aseguro que la reunión empieza a las diez en punto.
A2I assure you that the meeting starts exactly at ten o'clock.
¿Estás seguro? Sí, te lo aseguro.
A2Are you sure? Yes, I guarantee it.
💡 Grammar Points
Use of 'Que'
When using 'aseguro' to guarantee a fact, you often follow it with 'que' before the rest of the sentence: 'Aseguro que es verdad' (I assure that it is true).
⭐ Usage Tips
Making it Personal
To emphasize that you are guaranteeing it personally, use the indirect object pronoun 'te' (to you): 'Te aseguro' is much stronger than just 'Aseguro'.
To protect your belongings financially, you 'aseguro' them.
📝 In Action
Siempre aseguro mi casa contra incendios y robos.
B1I always insure my house against fire and theft.
Antes de viajar, aseguro todos mis objetos de valor.
B1Before traveling, I insure all my valuables.
💡 Grammar Points
The preposition 'Contra'
When talking about insurance, you usually specify what you are protecting against using the word 'contra' (against): 'Aseguro mi coche contra accidentes' (I insure my car against accidents).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Verbs
Mistake: "Using 'segurar' (which is not a word) instead of 'asegurar'."
Correction: Always remember the 'a-' at the beginning: 'Aseguro' is the correct form.
When you make something safe or firm, you 'aseguro' it.
aseguro(Verb)
I secure
?Making something safe or firm
I fasten
?Tying down or locking
,I lock
?Closing securely
📝 In Action
Antes de irme a dormir, aseguro bien todas las ventanas.
B1Before going to sleep, I secure all the windows well (I lock all the windows).
Aseguro la carga con una cuerda gruesa para que no se mueva.
B2I secure the load with a thick rope so that it doesn't move.
💡 Grammar Points
Physical Action
This meaning refers to the physical act of making something safe. Think of it as putting a 'seguro' (safety mechanism/lock) on something.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aseguro
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'aseguro' in the sense of providing financial protection?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'aseguro' different from 'estoy seguro'?
'Aseguro' is a verb meaning 'I guarantee' or 'I make sure.' 'Estoy seguro' is a phrase using the verb 'estar' and the adjective 'seguro,' meaning 'I am sure' or 'I feel certain.'
Can I use 'aseguro' to mean 'I save' (like saving a file)?
No. While 'aseguro' means 'I make secure,' Spanish uses the verb 'guardar' or 'salvar' for saving data or files. 'Aseguro' is strictly for guarantees or physical fastening/insurance.