Seguro: sure
Pronunciation: seh-GOO-roh (stress the capital letters)
Seguro means “sure” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: sure; safe; secure
- How to say it: seh-GOO-roh
- Forms: seguro, segura, seguros, seguras
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “seguro” means and how to use it
Seguro means “sure” or “certain” about something, and “safe” for places or things. As a noun it also means insurance.
Other translations: safe, certain, insurance (noun).
Forms of “seguro”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | seguro | seguros |
| Feminine | segura | seguras |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- Estoy seguro de que viene.I am sure that he is coming.
- Es un barrio seguro.It is a safe neighborhood.
- Tengo seguro médico.I have health insurance.
Usage tip
As a noun, seguro means “insurance”: seguro médico, seguro de coche. With estar it means “sure”; with ser it describes something safe.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “sure” in Spanish?
“sure” in Spanish is “seguro.” It is pronounced seh-GOO-roh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “seguro”?
Say seh-GOO-roh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “seguro” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “seguro,” “segura,” “seguros,” and “seguras.”
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