seguridad
“seguridad” means “safety” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
safety, security
Also: protection
📝 In Action
Por favor, pónganse el cinturón de seguridad.
A2Please, put on your seatbelt.
La seguridad de los niños es nuestra principal preocupación.
B1The safety of the children is our main concern.
Instalaron nuevas cámaras de seguridad en la calle.
B1They installed new security cameras on the street.
confidence, certainty
Also: assurance, self-assurance
📝 In Action
Habló con mucha seguridad durante la entrevista.
B1He spoke with a lot of confidence during the interview.
Necesitas tener más seguridad en ti misma.
B1You need to have more confidence in yourself.
Tengo la seguridad de que todo saldrá bien.
B2I have the certainty that everything will turn out well.
security
Also: security guard
📝 In Action
Si tienes un problema, llama a seguridad.
B1If you have a problem, call security.
El personal de seguridad revisó nuestras maletas.
B1The security staff checked our bags.
Un hombre de seguridad nos pidió los boletos en la entrada.
B2A security guard asked us for the tickets at the entrance.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "seguridad" in Spanish:
assurance→certainty→confidence→protection→safety→security→security guard→self-assurance→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: seguridad
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'seguridad' to mean 'confidence' or 'certainty'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'secūritās', meaning 'freedom from care'. This is built from 'sē-' (meaning 'without') and 'cūra' (meaning 'care' or 'worry'). So, 'seguridad' literally means 'without worry'!
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between 'seguridad' and 'confianza'?
'Seguridad' is often about being sure of facts, your own abilities, or being physically safe. Think 'certainty' or 'safety'. 'Confianza' is more about having trust or faith in another person, a team, or a plan. It's about relying on something or someone else.
Is 'seguridad' always a feminine noun?
Yes, the word itself is always feminine, so you'll always say 'la seguridad' or 'mucha seguridad'. However, it can be used to refer to a male security guard in phrases like 'el de seguridad' or, in some regions, 'un seguridad'.