seguridad
|se-gu-ri-dad|
/seɣuɾiˈðað/
free from danger or care; assurance
Etymology
'seguridad' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'securitas', where 'securus' meant 'without care' (from 'se-' meaning 'without' + 'cura' meaning 'care').
'securitas' passed into Vulgar/Medieval Latin and Old Romance forms and entered Old Spanish as forms like 'seguridade' or similar medieval variants, eventually becoming modern Spanish 'seguridad'.
Initially, it meant 'freedom from care' or 'lack of concern'; over time it evolved into meanings related to 'safety', 'protection', and 'certainty' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
security; protection against danger, crime, or attack (measures, systems, or condition that keep people or property safe).
La seguridad del aeropuerto se ha reforzado tras los incidentes.
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Noun 2
safety; the state of being safe from harm or risk.
Trabajan con todas las normas de seguridad para evitar accidentes.
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Noun 3
certainty, confidence, or assurance (a feeling of being sure or confident about something).
Habla con seguridad sobre el proyecto.
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Noun 4
security services or personnel (collective reference, e.g., private security or public security forces).
Contrataron a la seguridad privada para el evento.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 04:27