Estar seguro de
Example: Estoy seguro de que mañana hará buen tiempo.
Definition
"Estar seguro de" means to be confident or certain about something, expressing a strong belief or assurance regarding a fact or situation. For example, in 'Estoy seguro de que mañana hará buen tiempo,' it conveys certainty about the weather tomorrow.
Translations
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to be sure of -
zeker zijn van -
estar segur de -
être sûr de -
sicher sein
Etymology
The phrase "estar seguro de" comes from the Spanish verb 'estar,' meaning 'to be,' combined with 'seguro,' meaning 'sure' or 'safe.' 'Estar' derives from Latin 'stare,' meaning 'to stand,' while 'seguro' comes from Latin 'securus,' meaning 'free from care.' Together, they form a common expression used to indicate certainty or assurance.
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"Estar seguro de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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