segura
“segura” means “safe” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
safe, secure
Also: sure, confident
📝 In Action
Esta es una zona muy segura de la ciudad.
A1This is a very safe area of the city.
¿Estás segura de la respuesta?
A2Are you sure about the answer?
La puerta no está segura, ciérrala bien.
B1The door isn't secure, close it properly.
Es una mujer muy segura de sí misma.
B1She is a very self-confident woman.
lock, safety catch
Also: insurance policy
📝 In Action
Echa la segura de la puerta antes de dormir.
B2Put the lock on the door before you go to sleep.
El rifle tiene una nueva segura.
C1The rifle has a new safety catch.
he/she secures, you (formal) secure
📝 In Action
El carpintero segura la estantería a la pared.
C1The carpenter secures the shelf to the wall.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "segura" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: segura
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'segura' to mean 'sure'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'sēcūrus', which meant 'free from care' or 'untroubled'. It's a combination of 'se-' (meaning 'without') and 'cūra' (meaning 'care' or 'worry'). So, something 'segura' is literally 'without worry'!
First recorded: Around the 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'segura' and 'seguro'?
'Segura' is the feminine form, used to describe feminine nouns (like 'la casa', 'la mujer'). 'Seguro' is the masculine form, used for masculine nouns (like 'el coche', 'el hombre'). They both mean 'safe' or 'sure', but they have to match the gender of the word they are describing.
How can I remember when to use 'ser segura' versus 'estar segura'?
A good trick is to think: 'ser' is for what something *is* (its characteristic), and 'estar' is for how something *is* (its state or feeling). So, 'Ella es segura' means she *is* a confident person (her personality). 'Ella está segura' means she *feels* safe right now or she *is sure* of something (a temporary state or conviction).