No. 10,121 in Spanish
cerciorarse
To make sure or verify.
In a sentence
Antes de salir, necesito cerciorarme de que las luces estén apagadas.
Before leaving, I need to make sure the lights are turned off.
Used to convey the need to confirm or verify a condition or state before proceeding.
El inspector se cercioró de que todos los documentos estuvieran en regla antes de la inspección.
The inspector ensured that all the documents were in order before the inspection.
Demonstrates the act of verifying that certain requirements or standards are met.
Me cercioré de que la puerta estuviera bien cerrada para estar tranquilo.
I confirmed that the door was properly closed to be at ease.
Highlights taking an action to confirm a detail personally, ensuring peace of mind.
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