seguridad
seguridád with stress marks
security
Usage Note
Seguridad refers to safety, security, or assurance — whether personal safety, national security, or financial security. It is used in formal and semi-formal contexts such as government announcements, employment contracts, and news reporting.
Examples
" Mahigpit ang seguridad dito. "
Natural Translation
The security here is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the security here.
" Mahigpit ang seguridad dito sa aming subdivision. "
Natural Translation
The security here in our subdivision is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the security here in our subdivision.
" Pinalakas ng pamahalaan ang seguridad sa paliparan matapos ang banta ng karahasan noong nakaraang linggo. "
Natural Translation
The government strengthened security at the airport after the threat of violence last week.
Literal Translation
Strengthened by government the security at airport after the threat of violence last week.
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