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How to Say "secured" in Spanish

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asegurado

/ah-seh-goo-RAH-doh//aseɣuˈɾaðo/

adjectiveB1
Use 'asegurado' when 'secured' means something is fastened, fixed, or held firmly in place, like a seatbelt or a lock.
A heavy metal padlock securely locked onto a thick iron chain.

Examples

Asegúrate de que la puerta esté bien asegurada antes de salir.

Make sure the door is well secured before leaving.

Revisa que el cinturón de seguridad esté bien asegurado.

Check that the seatbelt is properly secured.

Con tanto esfuerzo, el éxito está asegurado.

With so much effort, success is guaranteed.

Matching the word to the object

This word acts like a describing word. If you are talking about a feminine thing, change the 'o' at the end to an 'a' (asegurada). If it's more than one thing, add an 's' (asegurados).

Asegurado vs. Seguro

Mistake: “Using 'Estoy asegurado' to mean 'I am sure'.”

Correction: Say 'Estoy seguro'. 'Asegurado' usually means you are covered by insurance or physically fastened.

logró

verbB1
Use 'logró' (preterite of lograr) when 'secured' means achieved, obtained, or succeeded in getting something, especially funding or approval.

Examples

El equipo logró la financiación necesaria para el proyecto.

The team secured the necessary funding for the project.

Secured: Fastened vs. Achieved

Learners often confuse 'asegurado' (fastened) with forms of 'lograr' (achieved/obtained). Remember: if you can physically touch and fasten it, use 'asegurado'. If you're talking about getting something like permission or money, 'lograr' is usually correct.

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