What does asegurar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word asegurar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use asegurar in Spanish.

The word asegurar in Spanish means secure, claim, insure, guarantee, check, insure the building against fire, aim carefully, ensure people's health, reserve a seat, reserve a spot. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word asegurar

secure

verbo transitivo (objetos, lugares)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Aseguramos las ventanas con tablas antes de la tormenta.
We secured the windows with planks before the storm.

claim

verbo transitivo (dar certeza de algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El presidente asegura tener soluciones para la crisis.
The president claimed he had solutions to the crisis.

insure

verbo transitivo (contratar un seguro)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
No olvides asegurar tu coche nuevo para protegerlo contra daños y accidentes.
Don't forget to insure your new car against damage and accidents.

guarantee

verbo transitivo (garantizar) (strong promise)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El vendedor le aseguró que le devolvería el dinero en caso de que no quedara satisfecha.
The seller guaranteed her that her money would be returned if she were not satisfied.

check

(comprobar) (verify)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Juan se aseguró de que la puerta estuviera bien cerrada antes de salir.
John checked the door was locked properly before leaving.

insure the building against fire

locución verbal (póliza de seguro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El contrato decía que era obligatorio asegurar el inmueble contra incendio.

aim carefully

expresión (coloquial (asegurar resultado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pedro decidió asegurar el tiro y consultó con profesionales.

ensure people's health

locución verbal (proteger la salud)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El gobierno debe asegurar la salud de las personas mediante un sistema de salud público.
The government must ensure people's health by means of a public health system.

reserve a seat, reserve a spot

locución verbal (deporte, asegurar lugar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La selección se aseguró un cupo en la Copa América.

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