No. 1,120 in Spanish
asegurar
To ensure, secure, or guarantee.
In a sentence
Es importante asegurar las puertas antes de salir.
It's important to secure the doors before leaving.
Here, 'asegurar' is being used in the context of physically securing or locking the doors to ensure they are safely closed.
Quiero asegurarme de que todo esté listo para la reunión.
I want to make sure that everything is ready for the meeting.
In this sentence, 'asegurarme' is reflexive, indicating the act of confirming or ensuring that something is in the desired state.
El doctor me aseguró que el tratamiento sería efectivo.
The doctor assured me that the treatment would be effective.
Here, 'asegurar' means to assure or convey confidence to someone about something, emphasizing providing reassurance or certainty.
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