Kilo Lingo

/aseɣuˈɾaɾ/

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Translation

to assure, to ensure, to secure, to insure

Word origin

From a- plus seguro, from Latin securus ('safe, free from care'), from se- ('without') plus cura ('care').

Origin
Latin
Root
securus
English cognates
secure, sure, insure

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I assure you that everything will turn out fine.

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You must secure the door before leaving.

calidad .

The company guarantees the quality of its products.

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I want to insure the car against theft.

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The doctor assured me that it was not serious.

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This word is part of lesson 12.