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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesseguro
Pronunciation / Transliteration: se-gu-ro
"Estamos seguros en esta casa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or damaged.
"Children need a safe environment to play and explore."
- 1
A strong, fire-resistant cabinet with a complex lock, used for storing valuable items securely.
"She kept her important documents and jewelry locked in the office safe."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'sauf', originating from the Latin 'salvus', meaning unharmed, safe, or well. It entered the English language in the late 13th century, initially carrying religious connotations of spiritual salvation before expanding into physical security and freedom from danger.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Safe" is said worldwide
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sûr
Transliteration: syr
"Il est important de garder ce mot de passe sûr."
sicher
Transliteration: zi-cher
"Dieses Auto ist sehr sicher."
sicuro
Transliteration: si-ku-ro
"Questo posto è sicuro per i bambini."
seguro
Transliteration: se-gu-ro
"Estamos seguros en esta casa."
seguro
Transliteration: se-gu-ru
"O bairro é muito seguro à noite."
सुरक्षित
Transliteration: surakshit
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"हम अपने घर में सुरक्षित हैं।"
安全
Transliteration: ānquán
Script: 中文汉字
"这里非常安全。"
안전한
Transliteration: anjeonhan
Script: 한국어 한글
"이 도시는 밤에도 안전합니다."
安全
Transliteration: anzen
Script: 日本語
"ここは子供にとって安全な場所です。"
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