From root: sigurado
Usage Note
Siguradista describes someone who only takes action when success is guaranteed. Siguradista siya sa negosyo means He plays it safe in business.
Examples
" Siguradista talaga si Ben. "
Natural Translation
Ben really plays it safe.
Literal Translation
Cautious-person really Ben.
" Siya ay isang siguradista sa paglalakbay. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a cautious person when traveling.
Literal Translation
He/she is a cautious person in traveling.
" Dahil siguradista siya, hindi siya basta-basta namumuhunan maliban kung tiyak na talagang kikita ang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
Because he plays it safe, he does not just invest unless it is certain that the business will really earn.
Literal Translation
Because cautious-person he, not he just-anyhow invests except if certain that really will-earn the business.
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