seguridad
/se-goo-ree-DAHD/
safety
This illustration represents seguridad as protection and safety from harm.
seguridad(Noun)
safety
?The state of being protected from harm.
,security
?Protection against threats, crime, or danger.
protection
?The act of keeping someone or something safe.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Words that end in '-dad' in Spanish are almost always feminine. That's why we say 'la seguridad' (the safety) and 'una buena seguridad' (good safety).
⭐ Usage Tips
Safety vs. Security
In Spanish, 'seguridad' covers both the English ideas of 'safety' (from accidents) and 'security' (from intentional harm like crime). The context makes the meaning clear.
Seguridad can also mean confidence or certainty, like the feeling of standing firm and assured.
seguridad(Noun)
confidence
?The feeling of believing in oneself.
,certainty
?The state of being completely sure of something.
assurance
?A positive declaration intended to give confidence.
,self-assurance
?Confidence in one's own abilities or character.
📝 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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
'Seguridad' vs. 'Confianza'
Mistake: "Using 'confianza' when you mean certainty."
Correction: 'Seguridad' is best when you are sure of a fact. 'Tengo la seguridad de que 2+2=4.' (I'm certain that 2+2=4). 'Confianza' is more about trust in a person or process. 'Tengo confianza en ti.' (I trust you).
⭐ Usage Tips
Saying 'For Sure'
The phrase 'con seguridad' is a great way to say 'for sure' or 'definitely'. For example: 'Él vendrá a la fiesta, con seguridad.' (He'll come to the party, for sure.)
In some contexts, seguridad refers to the security staff or personnel who provide protection.
seguridad(Noun)
security
?The people or department responsible for protection.
security guard
?An individual security officer.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to a Person
Even though 'seguridad' is a feminine word, you can refer to a male security guard as 'el de seguridad' or 'un seguridad'. It's a common shortcut for 'guardia de seguridad'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: seguridad
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'seguridad' to mean 'confidence' or 'certainty'?
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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'.