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"Safe" in Spanish: seguro/a
seguro/a
Safe in Spanish is seguro or segura. Say Es un barrio seguro. Esta zona es segura de día. Certainty uses the same word in other pages.
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How to pronounce seguro/a
Say it
seh-GOO-roh / seh-GOO-rah
/se.ˈɣ.ɾo/, /se.ˈɣ.ɾa/
seh-GOO-roh / seh-GOO-rah. Stress GOO.
"Safe" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| seguro | safe (masc.) Places, plans, objects. | Places, plans, objects. |
| segura | safe (fem.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| en un lugar seguro | in a safe place Travel and storage. | Travel and storage. |
| más seguro | safer Comparing routes. | Comparing routes. |
How to use seguro/a in real life
- 1Neighborhood tip
Es un barrio seguro.
It’s a safe neighborhood.
Seguro with barrio.
- 2Daylight walk
Esta zona es segura de día.
This area is safe in the daytime.
Segura agrees with zona.
- 3Bag storage
Deja el pasaporte en un lugar seguro.
Leave the passport in a safe place.
Lugar seguro = safe place.
Mistakes English speakers make with seguro/a
Incorrect: La zona es seguro.
Correct: La zona es segura.
Agree gender: segura with zona.
Incorrect: Es safe.
Correct: Es seguro. / Es segura.
Use seguro/segura for safety.
Good to know
Good to knowSeguro/a covers safety here. Soften praise with bastante seguro. For “I’m sure,” see the sure page—same spelling, different job.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to walk with luggage
ChatPal
¿Este parque es seguro a esta hora?
Is this park safe at this hour?
You
De día, seguro. De noche, no tanto.
In the day, safe. At night, not so much.
ChatPal
Entonces vamos por la calle más segura.
Then let’s take the safer street.
You
Perfecto. Sigo tu ritmo.
Perfect. I’ll keep your pace.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Safe" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Seguro (m.), segura (f.), plurals seguros / seguras.
Safe place?
Un lugar seguro.
Safe vs sure?
Same spelling. This page is safety; sure is certainty.
Safer route?
Una ruta más segura.
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