How to Say "insecure" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “insecure” is “inseguro” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Él es un chico muy inseguro.
He is a very insecure boy.
Me siento un poco inseguro sobre mi nivel de español.
I feel a bit unsure about my Spanish level.
Su tono de voz sonaba inseguro durante la entrevista.
His tone of voice sounded uncertain during the interview.
Choosing between 'Ser' and 'Estar'
Use 'ser' when describing a person's general personality (He is an insecure person). Use 'estar' when someone is feeling unsure about a specific situation in the moment.
Matching Endings
Because this word describes a person or thing, remember to change the 'o' to an 'a' (insegura) if you are talking about a woman or a feminine object.
Personality vs. Feeling
Mistake: “Soy inseguro de la respuesta.”
Correction: Estoy inseguro de la respuesta. Use 'estar' because you aren't an insecure person by nature; you are just unsure of the answer right now.
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