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1 ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive’

‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive’

‘Weet je het zeker?’ ‘Absoluut’

English-Dutch dictionary > ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive’
2 are you sure? - Yes, I am positive

1) Общая лексика: вы уверены? - Да, абсолютно, вы уверены? - Да, совершенно

2) Макаров: вы уверены?-Да, абсолютно, вы уверены?-Да, совершенно

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > are you sure? - Yes, I am positive
3 positive

positive [ˈpɒzɪtɪv]

1. adjective

   a. ( = not negative) positif

• we need some positive thinking soyons positifs

• she is a very positive person c'est quelqu'un de très positif

   b. ( = definite) [change, increase, improvement] réel

• proof positive preuve f formelle

• there is positive evidence that... il y a des preuves formelles que...

• he has made a positive contribution to the scheme il a contribué de manière effective au projet

   c. ( = sure, certain) [person] certain (about, on, of de)

• I'm absolutely positive I put it back je suis absolument sûr de l'avoir remis à sa place

• are you sure? -- positive! tu es sûr ? -- certain !

2. noun

• the positives far outweigh the negatives les points positifs compensent largement les points négatifs

3. adverb

• to test positive être positif

• to think positive être positif

4. compounds

► positive discrimination noun (British) discrimination f positive

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['pɒzətɪv] 1.
noun

1) Linguistics (degré m) affirmatif m

2) Photography positif m

3) Mathematics nombre m positif

4) Electricity (pôle m) positif m
2.
adjective

1) ( affirmative) [answer] positif/-ive

2) ( optimistic) [message, person, response, tone] positif/-ive

to be positive about — être enthousiaste à propos de [idea, proposal]

to think positive — voir les choses de façon positive

3) ( constructive) [contribution, effect, progress] positif/-ive; [advantage, good] réel/réelle

4) ( pleasant) [experience, feeling] positif/-ive

5) ( sure) [identification, proof] formel/-elle; [fact] indéniable

to be positive — être sûr ( about de; that que)

‘positive!’ — ‘certain!’

6) ( forceful) [action, measure] catégorique

7) Medicine [reaction, result, test] positif/-ive

8) Chemistry, Electricity, Mathematics, Photography, Physics positif/-ive

9) (épith) ( extreme) [pleasure] pur (before n); [disgrace, outrage, genius] véritable (before n)

English-French dictionary > positive
4 positive

adjective

1) (definite) eindeutig; entschieden [Weigerung]; positiv [Recht]

in a positive tone of voice — in bestimmtem od. entschiedenem Ton

2) (convinced) sicher

Are you sure? - Positive! — Bist du sicher? - Absolut [sicher]!

I'm positive of it — ich bin [mir] [dessen] ganz sicher

3) (affirmative) positiv

4) (optimistic) positiv

5) (showing presence of something) positiv [Ergebnis, Befund, Test]

6) (constructive) konstruktiv [Kritik, Vorschlag]; positiv [Philosophie, Erfahrung, Denken]

7) (Math.) positiv

8) (Electr.) positiv [Elektrode, Platte, Ladung, Ion]

9) as intensifier (coll.) echt

it would be a positive miracle — es wäre ein echtes Wunder od. (ugs.) echt ein Wunder

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['pozətiv] 1. adjective
1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) positiv

2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) unumstößlich

3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) sicher

4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) ausgesprochen

5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) positiv

6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) im Positiv stehen

7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) positiv

8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) positiv
2. noun
1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) das Positiv

2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) der Positiv

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posi·tive

[ˈpɒzətɪv, AM ˈpɑ:zət̬-]

I. adj inv

1. (certain) sicher, bestimmt

are you sure...? — absolutely \positive! bist du sicher, dass...? — aber klar [doch]!

are you sure you're coming tonight? — \positive! und du kommst heute Abend ganz bestimmt? — ganz bestimmt!

▪ to be \positive about sth sich dat einer S. gen sicher sein

▪ to be \positive that... sicher sein, dass...

\positive proof [or proof \positive] ein sicherer Beweis

2. (optimistic) positiv

\positive attitude optimistische [o positive] Einstellung

\positive criticism konstruktive Kritik

\positive development positive [o viel versprechende] Entwicklung

\positive feedback positive Reaktion

I gave her some \positive feedback on it ich habe ihr eine positive Rückmeldung dazu gegeben

\positive person/thinking positiver Mensch/positives Denken

a \positive response eine positive Antwort

to think \positive positiv denken

3. inv MED positiv

to be HIV-\positive HIV-positiv sein

4. attr, inv (complete) wirklich, absolut

she was a \positive joy to have around es war wirklich eine Freude, sie hier zu haben

a \positive disadvantage/miracle ein echter Nachteil/ein echtes Wunder

5. inv MATH (above zero) positiv

a \positive quantity eine positive Menge

6. inv ELEC (carried by protons) Plus-, positiv

II. n Stärke f, Pluspunkt m

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['pɒzItɪv]
1. adj

1) (MATH, PHOT, ELEC, GRAM) positiv

positive pole — Pluspol

the positive degree (Gram) — der Positiv

2) (= affirmative, constructive) result, answer, attitude positiv; criticism, suggestion konstruktiv

he is a very positive person —

on the positive side — auf der positiven Seite

to take positive action — positive Schritte unternehmen

positive thinking — positive Haltung, positives Denken

3) (= definite) person, tone of voice bestimmt; instructions streng; evidence, answer definitiv, eindeutig; rule fest

that is positive proof or proof positive — das ist der sichere or eindeutige Beweis

to be positive that... — sicher sein, dass..., definitiv wissen, dass...

to be positive about or of sth — sich (dat) einer Sache (gen) absolut sicher sein

to make a positive identification or ID (Police) —

this may even do some positive good — damit tut man vielleicht sogar etwas wirklich or richtig Gutes

are you sure you don't want her address? – positive — bist du sicher, dass du nicht ihre Adresse willst? – absolut or ganz bestimmt

4)

(= real, downright) this is a positive miracle/crime/disgrace — das ist wirklich ein Wunder/Verbrechen/eine Schande

he's a positive genius/menace — er ist wirklich ein Genie/Ärgernis, er ist ein wahres Genie/wirkliches Ärgernis

2. n

1) (PHOT) Positiv nt; (GRAM) Positiv m; (ELEC) Pluspol m; (MATH) positive Zahl

2) (= advantage) Positive(s) nt

the positives far outweigh the negatives — das Positive wiegt viel schwerer als das Negative, das Positive gleicht das Negative mehr als aus

3. adv

1) (MED)

to test positive —

to show positive ( for sth) — einen positiven Befund (auf etw) zeigen

2)

to think positive — positiv denken

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positive [ˈpɒzətıv; US ˈpɑz-]

A adj (adv positively)

1. bestimmt, ausdrücklich (Befehl etc), definitiv, fest (Angebot, Versprechen etc), unbedingt:

positive law JUR positives Recht

2. sicher, eindeutig, feststehend, unumstößlich (Beweise, Fakten etc)

3. positiv, tatsächlich, auf Tatsachen beruhend:

positive fraud JUR (vorsätzlicher) Betrug

4. konkret, wirklich

5. positiv, bejahend, zustimmend (Antwort etc):

be positive eine positive Lebenseinstellung haben

6. überzeugt, (absolut) sicher: are you sure? positive! absolut sicher!;

be positive about sth einer Sache (absolut) sicher sein, etwas felsenfest glauben oder behaupten;

feel ( oder be) positive that … sicher sein, dass …

7. selbstbewusst, hartnäckig, rechthaberisch

8. PHIL positiv:

a) ohne Skepsis

b) empirisch

c) positive philosophy → positivism

9. positiv, positive Eigenschaften besitzend

10. ausgesprochen, absolut:

a positive fool ein ausgemachter Narr;

positively unthinkable absolut undenkbar

11. MATH positiv (größer als Null):

positive sign positives Vorzeichen, Pluszeichen n

12. BIOL, ELEK, FOTO, PHYS positiv:

positive electricity;

positive electrode positive Elektrode, Anode f;

positive electron → positron;

positive feedback Mitkopplung f, positive Rückkopplung;

positive plate Plusplatte f;

positive pole Pluspol m

13. MED (reaktions-)positiv (Test)

14. LING im Positiv stehend:

positive degree → B 3

B s

1. Positivum n, (etwas) Positives, positive Eigenschaft

2. FOTO Positiv n

3. LING Positiv m, Grundstufe f (eines Adjektivs)

pos. abk

1. position Pos.

2. positive pos.

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adjective

1) (definite) eindeutig; entschieden [Weigerung]; positiv [Recht]

in a positive tone of voice — in bestimmtem od. entschiedenem Ton

2) (convinced) sicher

Are you sure? - Positive! — Bist du sicher? - Absolut [sicher]!

I'm positive of it — ich bin [mir] [dessen] ganz sicher

3) (affirmative) positiv

4) (optimistic) positiv

5) (showing presence of something) positiv [Ergebnis, Befund, Test]

6) (constructive) konstruktiv [Kritik, Vorschlag]; positiv [Philosophie, Erfahrung, Denken]

7) (Math.) positiv

8) (Electr.) positiv [Elektrode, Platte, Ladung, Ion]

9) as intensifier (coll.) echt

it would be a positive miracle — es wäre ein echtes Wunder od. (ugs.) echt ein Wunder

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adj.

positiv (Mathematik) adj.

positiv adj.

English-german dictionary > positive
5 positive

'pozətiv
1. adjective
1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) positivo, afirmativo

2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) definitivo, concluyente

3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) seguro

4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) completo, verdadero, absoluto

5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) positivo

6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) positivo

7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) positivo

8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) positivo

2. noun
1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) positivo

2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) positivo

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- positiveness
- positively

positive adj

1. positivo

positive and negative positivo y negativo

2. seguro

I'm positive that I saw him estoy seguro de que lo vi

positive

tr['pɒzɪtɪv]

adjective

1 (gen) positivo,-a

2 (definite - proof, evidence) concluyente, definitivo,-a; (- refusal, decision) categórico,-a; (- answer) firme; (- instruction, order) preciso,-a

3 (effective - criticism, advice) constructivo,-a; (- attitude, experience) positivo,-a

4 (quite certain) seguro,-a ( about, de)

■ I'm absolutely positive estoy segurísimo

5 familiar (absolute, complete, real) auténtico,-a, verdadero,-a

noun

1 positivo

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to think positive ser positivo,-a

positive discrimination discriminación nombre femenino positiva

positive ['pɑzət̬ɪv] adj

1) definite: incuestionable, inequívoco

positive evidence: pruebas irrefutables

2) confident: seguro

3) : positivo (en gramática, matemáticas, y física)

4) affirmative: positivo, afirmativo

a positive response: una respuesta positiva

positive

adj.

• afirmativo, -a adj.

• enfático, -a adj.

• positivo (Matemática) adj.

• seguro, -a adj.

n.

• positiva s.f.

• positivo s.m.

'pɑːzətɪv, 'pɒzətɪv
adjective

1)

a) <number/quantity> positivo; < electrode> positivo

the test was positive — ( Med) el análisis dio positivo

b) ( Phot) <image/print> positivo

2)

a) ( constructive) < attitude> positivo; < criticism> constructivo

try positive thinking — intenta ser más positivo

positive discrimination — (BrE) discriminación f positiva

b) ( for the good) <influence/development> positivo

3) ( definite)

there is no positive evidence — no hay pruebas concluyentes or definitivas

the group still lacks a positive identity — al grupo todavía le falta una identidad definida

4) ( absolute) (before n) auténtico, verdadero

it's a positive disgrace — es una auténtica or verdadera vergüenza

5)

a) ( decisive) categórico

she's very positive in her likes and dislikes — es muy categórica en sus preferencias

what we need is positive leadership — lo que necesitamos es un liderazgo firme

b) ( sure) (colloq) (pred)

are you sure? - positive — ¿estás seguro? - segurísimo or más que seguro

['pɒzɪtɪv]
1. ADJ

1) (=sure, certain) seguro

you don't sound very positive — no pareces estar muy seguro

"are you sure?" - "yes, positive" — -¿estás seguro? -segurísimo or -no me cabe la menor duda

• he's positive about it — está seguro de ello

• we have positive proof that... — tenemos pruebas concluyentes de que...; see proof 1., 1)

2) (=affirmative, constructive) [attitude, view, influence] positivo; [criticism] constructivo; [person] que tiene una actitud positiva

she's a positive sort of person — es una persona que tiene una actitud positiva

I think this news is a positive sign — creo que esta noticia es prometedora

she made a very positive impression with us — nos causó muy buena impresión

• to take positive action — tomar medidas firmes

• positive discrimination — discriminación f positiva

• on the positive side — en el lado positivo

• positive vetting — investigación f de antecedentes

3) (=real) [disgrace, disadvantage] verdadero, auténtico

he's a positive nuisance — es un verdadero or auténtico pelmazo *

4) (Elec, Phot, Ling) positivo; (Med) [result] positivo; (Math) [number] positivo

• positive cash flow — flujo m positivo de caja

2.

N (=plus point) aspecto m positivo; (Phot) positivo m ; (Math) número m positivo, valor m positivo

the positives outweigh the negatives — los aspectos positivos tienen más peso que or superan a los negativos

• to give a false positive — (Med) dar un resultado positivo falso

3.

ADV

• to test positive — dar positivo

• you have to think positive — hay que ser positivo

4.

CPD

positive thinking N — pensamiento m positivo

• the benefits of positive thinking — los beneficios del pensamiento positivo

these people believe positive thinking can cure diseases — estas personas creen que pensar positivamente puede curar las enfermedades

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['pɑːzətɪv, 'pɒzətɪv]
adjective

1)

a) <number/quantity> positivo; < electrode> positivo

the test was positive — ( Med) el análisis dio positivo

b) ( Phot) <image/print> positivo

2)

a) ( constructive) < attitude> positivo; < criticism> constructivo

try positive thinking — intenta ser más positivo

positive discrimination — (BrE) discriminación f positiva

b) ( for the good) <influence/development> positivo

3) ( definite)

there is no positive evidence — no hay pruebas concluyentes or definitivas

the group still lacks a positive identity — al grupo todavía le falta una identidad definida

4) ( absolute) (before n) auténtico, verdadero

it's a positive disgrace — es una auténtica or verdadera vergüenza

5)

a) ( decisive) categórico

she's very positive in her likes and dislikes — es muy categórica en sus preferencias

what we need is positive leadership — lo que necesitamos es un liderazgo firme

b) ( sure) (colloq) (pred)

are you sure? - positive — ¿estás seguro? - segurísimo or más que seguro

English-spanish dictionary > positive
6 positive

adj. positief; daadwerkelijk; uitdrukkelijk
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n. positief (bij fotografie); positieve pool (bij electriciteit); eenvoudige hoogte (in grammatica)

positive¹

[ pozzətiv] 〈 zelfstandig naamwoord〉

1 positief 〈 van foto〉

2 〈 wiskunde〉 positieve hoeveelheid ⇒ positief getal

3 〈 formeel〉 realiteit ⇒ werkelijk iets

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positive²

〈 bijvoeglijk naamwoord〉

1 positief

2 stellig ⇒ duidelijk, na/uitdrukkelijk

3 overtuigd ⇒ absoluut zeker

4 〈 informeel〉 echt ⇒ volslagen, compleet

5 zelfbewust ⇒ (te) zelfverzekerd

6 wezenlijk ⇒ (duidelijk) waarneembaar

7 〈 filosofie〉 positief

♦voorbeelden:

2   positive assertion • besliste uitspraak

3   I'm positive that she was there • ik ben er absoluut zeker van dat ze er was

     ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive’ • ‘Weet je het zeker?’ ‘Absoluut’

4   a positive nuisance • een ware plaag

     positively true • absoluut/volkomen waar

6   a positive change for the better • een wezenlijke verbetering

¶ positive discrimination • positieve discriminatie, voorkeursbehandeling

     〈 natuurkunde〉 positive pole • positieve pool; anode

     〈 wiskunde〉 positive sign • plusteken

     I'm afraid the test is positive • helaas is de test positief

     positively charged • positief geladen

English-Dutch dictionary > positive
7 sure

sure [ʃʊə(r)]

1 adjective

(a) (convinced, positive) sûr, certain;

∎ are you sure of the facts? êtes-vous sûr ou certain des faits?;

∎ I'm not sure you're right je ne suis pas sûr ou certain que vous ayez raison;

∎ I'm not sure when they're coming/what he wants je ne sais pas au juste quand ils doivent venir/ce qu'il veut;

∎ I'm sure of it j'en suis sûr ou certain;

∎ I can't be sure, but I think it was 2 o'clock je n'en suis pas tout à fait sûr, mais je pense qu'il était 2 heures;

∎ are you quite sure he hasn't left yet? êtes-vous bien sûr qu'il n'est pas encore parti?;

∎ he's not sure whether he's going to come or not il n'est pas sûr de venir;

∎ she isn't sure of or about her feelings for him elle n'est pas sûre de ses sentiments pour lui;

∎ you seem convinced, but I'm not so sure tu sembles convaincu, mais moi j'ai des doutes;

∎ I wouldn't be so sure about that! ça, ça m'étonnerait!;

∎ he'll win, I'm sure il gagnera, j'en suis sûr;

∎ I'm sure I've been here before je suis sûr d'être déjà venu ici;

∎ she's sure she didn't receive your letter elle est sûre de ne pas avoir reçu ta lettre;

∎ what makes you so sure?, how can you be so sure? qu'est-ce qui te fait dire ça?;

∎ I don't know, I'm sure ma foi, je ne sais pas

(b) (confident, assured) sûr;

∎ is he someone we can be sure of? est-ce quelqu'un de sûr?;

∎ you can be sure of good service in this restaurant dans ce restaurant, vous êtes sûr d'être bien servi;

∎ to be sure of oneself être sûr de soi, avoir confiance en soi

(c) (definite, certain) sûr, certain;

∎ one thing is sure, he won't be back in a hurry! une chose est sûre ou certaine, il ne va pas revenir de sitôt!;

∎ we're sure to meet again nous nous reverrons sûrement;

∎ she's sure to be here soon elle va sûrement arriver bientôt;

∎ they're sure to get caught ils vont sûrement se faire prendre;

∎ the play is sure to be a success la pièce va certainement avoir du succès;

∎ it's a sure thing c'est dans la poche;

∎ esp American familiar sure thing! d'accord!;

∎ be sure to be on time tomorrow il faut que vous soyez à l'heure demain;

∎ be sure to go to bed early il faut que tu te couches tôt;

∎ be sure not to lose it, be sure that you don't lose it prenez garde de ne pas le perdre;

∎ we made sure that no one was listening nous nous sommes assurés ou nous avons vérifié que personne n'écoutait;

∎ I'll just go and make sure je vais vérifier;

∎ it is his job to make sure that everyone is satisfied c'est lui qui veille à ce que tout le monde soit satisfait;

∎ make sure you don't lose your ticket prends garde à ne pas perdre ton billet;

∎ make sure you've turned off the gas vérifie que tu as éteint le gaz

(d) (firm, steady) sûr;

∎ with a sure hand d'une main sûre;

∎ figurative a sure grasp of the subject des connaissances solides en la matière

(e) (reliable, safe → method, remedy, judgement) sûr; (→ profit, success) assuré;

∎ there is only one sure way of doing it il n'y a qu'un moyen sûr de le faire;

∎ work is a sure remedy for boredom le travail est un remède sûr contre l'ennui;

∎ insomnia is a sure sign of depression l'insomnie est un signe incontestable de dépression;

∎ it's a sure bet he'll be late il y a tout à parier qu'il sera en retard

2 adverb

(a) familiar (of course) bien sûr^□ ;

∎ can I borrow your car? - sure (you can)! (est-ce que) je peux emprunter ta voiture? - bien sûr (que oui)!

(b) esp American familiar (really) drôlement, rudement;

∎ he sure is ugly il est drôlement laid;

∎ she sure can cook! elle cuisine drôlement bien!;

∎ it sure was difficult c'était vraiment ou bien difficile;

∎ are you hungry? - I sure am! as-tu faim? - plutôt! ou et comment!;

∎ I sure as hell do object! et comment que je proteste!

(c) (as intensifier)

∎ (as) sure as aussi sûr que;

∎ as sure as my name is Jones aussi sûr que je m'appelle Jones;

∎ as sure as I'm standing here (today), as sure as fate, as sure as eggs are or familiar is eggs aussi sûr que deux et deux font quatre

(d) Irish familiar

∎ sure, he's a terrible liar c'est un grand menteur^□ ;

∎ sure, he doesn't know anything il n'y connaît rien^□

(e) American familiar (you're welcome)

∎ sure! de rien!^□, il n'y a pas de quoi!^□

3 for sure adverb

∎ I'll give it to you tomorrow for sure je te le donnerai demain sans faute;

∎ one thing is for sure, I'm not staying here! une chose est sûre, je ne reste pas ici!;

∎ she won't come, that's for sure elle ne viendra pas, c'est certain;

∎ I think he's single but I can't say for sure je crois qu'il est célibataire, mais je ne peux pas l'affirmer

4 sure enough adverb

effectivement, en effet;

∎ she said she'd ring and sure enough she did elle a dit qu'elle appellerait, et c'est ce qu'elle a fait;

∎ no, it's whisky sure enough non, c'est bien du whisky

5 to be sure adverb

∎ to be sure, his offer is well-intentioned certes, son offre est bien intentionnée

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > sure
8 sure

ʃuə
1. adjective
1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) seguro; convencido

2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) seguro; convencido

3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) seguro; fiable

2. adverb
((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') claro, por supuesto

- surely
- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough

sure adj seguro / cierto

I'm sure she told the truth estoy seguro de que dijo la verdad

to make sure asegurarse

make sure you turn the gas off asegúrate de que el gas está cerrado

sure

tr[ʃʊə^SMALLr/SMALL]

adjective

1 (positive, certain) seguro,-a (about/of, de); (convinced) convencido,-a

■ I think so, but I'm not sure creo que sí, pero no estoy seguro

■ I'm quite sure estoy absolutamente seguro

■ are you sure of your facts? ¿estás seguro de lo que dices?

■ I'm not sure about the style el estilo no me convence del todo

■ he felt sure of winning se sentía seguro de que iba a ganar

■ are you sure you won't stay for supper? ¿seguro que no te quedarás a cenar?

■ she's not sure how it works no sabe muy bien cómo funciona

2 (certain, inevitable) seguro,-a

■ one thing is sure... lo que es seguro es que...

■ it's sure to be sunny seguro que hará sol

■ he's sure to win seguro que ganará

3 (reliable) seguro,-a

adverb

1 (of course) claro, por supuesto

■ do you want to come? --sure ¿quieres venir? --claro que sí

2 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (as intensifier) realmente, de verdad

■ he sure is handsome! ¡qué guapo es!

■ it sure is hot! ¡qué calor hace!

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

as sure as eggs is eggs (tan seguro) como que dos y dos son cuatro

as sure as I'm standing here palabra de honor

for sure seguro

■ we don't know for sure no estamos seguros

■ I can't say for sure no te lo puedo decir seguro

■ that's for sure! ¡de eso no cabe duda!

sure enough efectivamente, en efecto

sure thing claro, por supuesto

to be sure of oneself estar seguro,-a de sí mismo,-a

to be sure of somebody poder confiar en alguien

to be sure to no olvidarse de, no dejar de

■ be sure to lock the door no te olvides de cerrar la puerta con llave

to make sure asegurarse (of, de)

■ make sure that the money's there asegúrate de que el dinero esté allí

■ I'll just make sure voy a asegurarme

sure ['ʃʊr] adv

1) all right: por supuesto, claro

2) (used as an intensifier)

it sure is hot!: ¡hace tanto calor!

she sure is pretty!: ¡qué linda es!

sure adj, surer ; - est : seguro

to be sure about something: estar seguro de algo

a sure sign: una clara señal

for sure: seguro, con seguridad

sure

adj.

• certero, -a adj.

• cierto, -a adj.

• fijo, -a adj.

• puntual adj.

• sano, -a adj.

• seguro, -a adj.

adv.

• realmente adv.

• seguramente adv.

interj.

• claro interj.

I ʃʊr, ʃʊə(r), ʃɔː(r)
adjective surer, surest

1) ( convinced) (pred) seguro

to be sure ABOUT something — estar* seguro de algo

I like it but I'm not too sure about the color — me gusta, pero el color no me convence del todo

I'm not sure I agree with you — no sé si estoy de acuerdo contigo

I'm not sure who/why/what... — no sé muy bien quién/por qué/qué...

he's not sure if he can come — no sabe si va a poder venir

fascinating, I'm sure — (iro) interesantísimo, no cabe duda! (iró)

to be sure OF something/somebody — estar* seguro de algo/alguien

are you sure of your facts? — ¿estás seguro de lo que dices?

I want to be sure of getting there on time — quiero asegurarme de que voy a llegar a tiempo

to be sure of oneself — ( convinced one is right) estar* seguro; ( self-confident) ser* seguro de sí mismo

2) ( certain)

one thing is sure: he's lying — lo que está claro or lo que es seguro es que está mintiendo

it's sure to rain — seguro que llueve

she's sure to be there — seguro que va a estar allí

be sure to let me know — no dejes de avisarme

be sure not to touch it — no lo vayas a tocar

to make sure of something — asegurarse de algo

make sure (that) you're not late — no vayas a llegar tarde

sure thing! — (as interj) (colloq) claro (que sí)!, por supuesto!

3) (accurate, reliable) <remedy/method> seguro; <judgment/aim> certero; < indication> claro; < ground> seguro

4) (in phrases)

for sure: we don't know anything for sure no sabemos nada seguro or con seguridad; we'll win for sure seguro que ganamos; to be sure ( admittedly) (indep) por cierto; it could be improved on, to be sure, but... — se podría mejorar, por cierto, pero...

II

adverb

1) (colloq) (as intensifier)

she sure is clever, she's sure clever — qué lista es!, si será lista!

he sure likes to talk — cómo le gusta hablar!, si le gustará hablar!

he sure could use a bath! — no le vendría mal darse un baño

do you like it? - I sure do! — ¿te gusta? - ya lo creo!

2) ( of course) por supuesto, claro

may I join you? - sure, sit down! — ¿me permites? - claro que sí or no faltaría más or por supuesto, siéntate!

3)

sure enough — efectivamente, en efecto

[ʃʊǝ(r)] ADJ (compar surer) (superl surest)
1. ADJ

1) (=certain)

a) seguro

"do you want to see that film?" - "I'm not sure" — -¿quieres ver esa película? -no sé or no estoy seguro

she seemed honest enough but I had to be sure — parecía bastante sincera, pero tenía que asegurarme or estar seguro

"I know my duty" - "I'm sure you do" — -sé cuál es mi deber -de eso estoy seguro

to be sure that — estar seguro de que

I'm sure that she's right — estoy seguro de que tiene razón

I'm not sure that I can help you — no estoy seguro de que te pueda ayudar, no estoy seguro de poder ayudarte

are you sure you won't have another drink? — ¿seguro que no quieres tomarte otra copa?

I'm quite sure her decision was right — estoy convencido de que or estoy completamente seguro de que su decisión fue correcta

• to be sure about sth — estar seguro de algo

I'm not sure about the date yet — todavía no estoy seguro de la fecha

I like the colour but I'm not sure about the shape — me gusta el color pero la forma no acaba de convencerme

• to be sure what/who — estar seguro de qué/quién

Jane wasn't sure (in her mind) what she thought about abortion — Jane no tenía muy claras las ideas sobre el aborto

• I'm not sure whether... — no estoy seguro (de) si...

b)

• to be sure of sth — estar seguro de algo

you can be sure of our support — puedes estar seguro de nuestro apoyo

Cameroon is sure of a place in the second round — Camerún tiene una plaza asegurada or segura en la segunda ronda

book now to be sure of a place on the course — haga la reserva ahora para tener la plaza en el curso asegurada or segura

we can't be sure of winning — no podemos estar seguros de que vayamos a ganar

to be sure of one's facts — estar seguro de lo que se dice

c)

to be sure of sb: I've always felt very sure of John — siempre he confiado mucho en John

he was not quite sure of Flora — tenía sus dudas acerca de Flora

• to be sure of o.s. — estar seguro de sí mismo

• to be sure of sb — confiar en algn

d) + infin

it is sure to rain — seguro que llueve, seguramente lloverá

she is sure to agree — seguro que está de acuerdo, seguramente estará de acuerdo

be sure to or be sure and close the window — asegúrate de que cierras la ventana

be sure to or be sure and tell me — que no se te olvide contármelo

be sure not to take any weapons — no se te ocurra ir armado

e)

• to make sure (that) — asegurarse (de que)

I knocked on his door to make sure that he was all right — llamé a su puerta para asegurarme de que estaba bien

make sure it doesn't happen again — asegúrate de que no vuelva a ocurrir

her friends made sure that she was never alone — sus amigos se encargaron de que no estuviera nunca sola

please make sure that your children get to school on time — consiga de la forma que sea que sus hijos lleguen a la escuela a tiempo

better get a ticket beforehand, just to make sure — mejor compre el billete de antemano, más que nada para ir sobre seguro or para tener esa seguridad

to make sure to do sth — asegurarse de hacer algo

2) (=reliable) [sign] claro; [way] seguro

one sure way to lose is... — una forma segura de perder es...

she had a sure grasp of the subject — tenía un gran dominio del tema

to do sth in the sure knowledge that — hacer algo sabiendo bien que or con la seguridad de que

3) (in phrases)

• it's a sure bet that he'll come — segurísimo que viene

• for sure * — seguro *

you'll get it tomorrow for sure — lo recibirás mañana seguro

nobody or no one knows for sure — nadie lo sabe con seguridad

I can't say for sure — no puedo decirlo con seguridad

that's for sure, one thing's for sure — una cosa está clara

• sure thing, a month ago, a yes-vote seemed a sure thing — hace un mes, el voto a favor parecía algo seguro

he's a sure thing for president — no cabe la menor duda de que llegará a presidente
(esp US)
"I'd like to hire a car" - "sure thing" — -quiero alquilar un coche -sí, claro

"can I go with you?" - "sure thing" — -¿puedo ir contigo? -claro que sí or por supuesto

"did you like it?" - "sure thing" — -¿te ha gustado? -ya lo creo

• this is a plausible interpretation, to be sure, but... — desde luego que or claro que esta es una interpretación muy verosímil pero...

well, that's bad luck to be sure! — vaya, ¡eso sí que es tener mala suerte!

2. ADV

1) (US)
* (=certainly) (emphatic)
he sure is cute — no veas si es guapo *

I sure am bored — no veas si estoy aburrido *

"know what I mean?" - "sure do" — -sabes, ¿no? -claro que sí or claro que lo sé

• (as) sure as, I'm sure as hell not going to help him — yo sí que no le voy a ayudar

- as sure as eggs is eggs, he did it

2) (esp US) (=of course) claro

"did you tell your uncle about her?" - "oh, sure" — -¿le hablaste a tu tío de ella? -¡claro! or (LAm) -¡cómo no!

"can I go with you?" - "sure" — -¿puedo ir contigo? -¡por supuesto! or -¡claro que sí!

"is that OK?" - "sure!" — -¿está bien así? -¡claro que sí! or (LAm) -¡cómo no!

3) (=true) claro

sure, it's never been done before — claro que no se ha hecho antes

4)

• sure enough — efectivamente, en efecto

he said he'd be here, and sure enough, there he is — dijo que estaría aquí y efectivamente or en efecto, aquí está

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I [ʃʊr, ʃʊə(r), ʃɔː(r)]
adjective surer, surest

1) ( convinced) (pred) seguro

to be sure ABOUT something — estar* seguro de algo

I like it but I'm not too sure about the color — me gusta, pero el color no me convence del todo

I'm not sure I agree with you — no sé si estoy de acuerdo contigo

I'm not sure who/why/what... — no sé muy bien quién/por qué/qué...

he's not sure if he can come — no sabe si va a poder venir

fascinating, I'm sure — (iro) interesantísimo, no cabe duda! (iró)

to be sure OF something/somebody — estar* seguro de algo/alguien

are you sure of your facts? — ¿estás seguro de lo que dices?

I want to be sure of getting there on time — quiero asegurarme de que voy a llegar a tiempo

to be sure of oneself — ( convinced one is right) estar* seguro; ( self-confident) ser* seguro de sí mismo

2) ( certain)

one thing is sure: he's lying — lo que está claro or lo que es seguro es que está mintiendo

it's sure to rain — seguro que llueve

she's sure to be there — seguro que va a estar allí

be sure to let me know — no dejes de avisarme

be sure not to touch it — no lo vayas a tocar

to make sure of something — asegurarse de algo

make sure (that) you're not late — no vayas a llegar tarde

sure thing! — (as interj) (colloq) claro (que sí)!, por supuesto!

3) (accurate, reliable) <remedy/method> seguro; <judgment/aim> certero; < indication> claro; < ground> seguro

4) (in phrases)

for sure: we don't know anything for sure no sabemos nada seguro or con seguridad; we'll win for sure seguro que ganamos; to be sure ( admittedly) (indep) por cierto; it could be improved on, to be sure, but... — se podría mejorar, por cierto, pero...

II

adverb

1) (colloq) (as intensifier)

she sure is clever, she's sure clever — qué lista es!, si será lista!

he sure likes to talk — cómo le gusta hablar!, si le gustará hablar!

he sure could use a bath! — no le vendría mal darse un baño

do you like it? - I sure do! — ¿te gusta? - ya lo creo!

2) ( of course) por supuesto, claro

may I join you? - sure, sit down! — ¿me permites? - claro que sí or no faltaría más or por supuesto, siéntate!

3)

sure enough — efectivamente, en efecto

English-spanish dictionary > sure
9 sure

1. adjective
1) (confident) sicher

be sure of something — sich (Dat.) einer Sache (Gen.) sicher sein

sure of oneself — selbstsicher

don't be too sure — da wäre ich mir nicht so sicher

2) (safe) sicher

be on surer ground — (lit. or fig.) sich auf festerem Boden befinden

3) (certain) sicher

you're sure to be welcome — Sie werden ganz sicher od. bestimmt willkommen sein

it's sure to rain — es wird bestimmt regnen

don't worry, it's sure to turn out well — keine Sorge, es wird schon alles gut gehen

he is sure to ask questions about the incident — er wird auf jeden Fall Fragen zu dem Vorfall stellen

4) (undoubtedly true) sicher

to be sure — (expr. concession) natürlich; (expr. surprise) wirklich!; tatsächlich!

for sure — (coll.): (without doubt) auf jeden Fall

5)

make sure [of something] — sich [einer Sache] vergewissern; (check) [etwas] nachprüfen

you'd better make sure of a seat or that you have a seat — du solltest dir einen Platz sichern

make or be sure you do it, be sure to do it — (do not fail to do it) sieh zu, dass du es tust; (do not forget) vergiss nicht, es zu tun

be sure you finish the work by tomorrow — machen Sie die Arbeit auf jeden Fall bis morgen fertig

6) (reliable) sicher [Zeichen]; zuverlässig [Freund, Bote, Heilmittel]

a sure winner — ein todsicherer Tipp (ugs.)
2. adverb
1)

as sure as sure can be — (coll.) so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

as sure as I'm standing here — so wahr ich hier stehe

sure enough — tatsächlich

2) (Amer. coll.): (certainly) wirklich; echt (ugs.)
3. interjection
sure!, sure thing! — (Amer.) na klar! (ugs.)

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[ʃuə] 1. adjective
1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sicher

2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) gewiß

3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sicher
2. adverb
((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') sicher(lich)

- academic.ru/72361/surely">surely
- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough
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sure

[ʃɔ:ʳ, ʃʊəʳ, AM ʃʊr]

I. adj

1. pred (confident) sicher

▪ to be \sure [that]... [sich dat] sicher sein, dass...

are you \sure? bist du sicher?

I'm not really \sure ich weiß nicht so genau

to feel \sure [that]... überzeugt [davon] sein, dass...

to seem \sure [that]... als sicher erscheinen, dass...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure how/what/when/where/whether/who/why... genau/nicht genau wissen, wie/was/wann/wo/ob/wer/warum...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure if... genau/nicht genau wissen, ob...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure about [or of] sth sich dat einer S. gen sicher/nicht sicher sein

are you \sure about this? sind Sie sich dessen sicher?

I'm not \sure about what to do for the best ich weiß nicht genau, was am besten zu tun ist

▪ to be \sure/not \sure about [or of] sb sich dat über jdn im Klaren/nicht im Klaren sein

you can always be \sure of Kay du kannst dich immer auf Kay verlassen

2. (expect to get)

▪ to be \sure of sth etw sicher bekommen

▪ sb is \sure of sth etw ist jdm sicher

we arrived early to be \sure of getting a good seat wir waren frühzeitig da, um auch ja gute Plätze zu bekommen

3. (certain) sicher, gewiss

▪ to be \sure to do sth überzeugt [davon] sein, etw zu tun

where are we \sure to have good weather? wo werden wir aller Voraussicht nach gutes Wetter haben?

we're \sure to see you again before we leave bestimmt sehen wir Sie noch einmal, bevor wir abreisen

4. (true) sicher

one \sure way [of doing sth] ein sicherer Weg [etw zu tun]

5. attr (reliable)

a \sure sign of sth ein sicheres Zeichen für etw akk

to have a \sure understanding of sth sich dat über etw akk im Klaren sein

6.

▶ to be \sure ( form: to concede truth) sicherlich, gewiss; (as emphasis) klar

that was a great movie, to be \sure! eines ist klar: das war ein großartiger Film!

▶ to be \sure of oneself selbstbewusst sein, sehr von sich dat überzeugt sein

▶ [as] \sure as eggs is eggs, as \sure as the day is long [or BRIT ( dated)\sure God made little apples] so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche [o ÖSTERR im Gebet] fam

▶ \sure enough ( fam) tatsächlich

▶ for \sure ( fam) bestimmt, ganz sicher

to know for \sure that... ganz sicher [o genau] wissen, dass...

and that's for \sure! das ist mal sicher! fam

one thing's for \sure eines ist [schon] mal sicher [o steht schon mal fest] fam

▶ [as] \sure as hell (sl) todsicher fam

▶ to make \sure sich akk versichern

▶ to make \sure [that]... darauf achten, dass...

make \sure you lock the door when you go out denk daran, die Tür abzuschließen, wenn du weggehst

▶ as \sure as I'm standing/sitting here so wahr ich hier stehe/sitze

▶ \sure thing ( fam: certainty) sicher!; esp AM (of course) [aber] natürlich!, [na] klar! fam

II. adv esp AM ( fam: certainly) echt fam

I \sure am hungry! hab ich vielleicht einen Hunger!

III. interj ( fam: certainly!)

oh [or yeah] \sure! [aber] natürlich! iron, na klar [doch]! iron

\sure I will! natürlich!, aber klar doch! fam

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[ʃʊə(r)]
1. adj (+er)

1) (= reliable, steady, safe) hand, touch, marksman, footing, knowledge sicher; criterion, proof, facts eindeutig; method, remedy, friend zuverlässig, verlässlich; understanding genau

his aim was sure — er traf sicher ins Ziel

in the sure knowledge that... — in der Gewissheit, dass...

2) (= definite) sicher

it is sure that he will come — es ist sicher, dass er kommt, er kommt ganz bestimmt

it's sure to rain —

he was sure to see her again — es war sicher, dass er sie wiedersehen würde

be sure to tell me — sag mir auf jeden Fall Bescheid

be sure to turn the gas off — vergiss nicht, das Gas abzudrehen

be sure to go and see her — du musst sie unbedingt besuchen

you're sure of a good meal/of success — ein gutes Essen/der Erfolg ist Ihnen sicher

I want to be sure of seeing him — ich möchte ihn auf jeden Fall sehen

to make sure to do sth — nicht vergessen, etw zu tun

make sure you get the leads the right way round — achten Sie darauf, dass die Kabel richtig herum sind

make sure you take your keys — denk daran, deine Schlüssel mitzunehmen

it's best to make sure — sicher ist sicher

to make sure of one's facts — sich der Fakten (gen) versichern

to make sure of a seat — sich (dat) einen Platz sichern

I've made sure that there's enough coffee for everyone — ich habe dafür gesorgt, dass genug Kaffee für alle da ist

sure thing! ( esp US inf ) — klare Sache! (inf)

he's a sure thing for president ( esp US inf ) — er ist ein todsicherer Tipp für die Präsidentschaft

he'll quit for sure — er kündigt ganz bestimmt

I'll find out for sure — ich werde das genau herausfinden

do you know for sure? — wissen Sie das ganz sicher?

to be sure! —

and there he was, to be sure (esp Ir) — und da war er doch tatsächlich!

3) (= positive, convinced) sicher

I'm sure she's right — ich bin sicher, sie hat recht

do you want to see that film? – I'm not sure —

I'm perfectly sure — ich bin (mir da) ganz sicher

to be sure about sth — sich (dat) einer Sache (gen) sicher sein

I'm not so sure about that — da bin ich nicht so sicher

to be sure of one's facts — seiner Fakten sicher sein

to be sure of oneself — sich (dat) seiner Sache sicher sein

I'm sure I don't know, I don't know, I'm sure —

I'm not sure how/why... — ich bin (mir) nicht sicher or ich weiß nicht genau, wie/warum...

2. adv

1) (inf)

will you do it? – sure! — machst du das? – klar! (inf)

that meat was sure tough or sure was tough —

know what I mean? – sure do — du weißt, was ich meine? – aber sicher or aber klar (inf)

that's sure pretty (US) — das ist doch schön, nicht?

2)

and sure enough he did come — und er ist tatsächlich gekommen

he'll come sure enough —

it's blood sure enough — es ist tatsächlich Blut

3)

as sure as I'm standing here (inf) — garantiert, todsicher (inf)

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sure [ʃʊə(r); Br auch ʃɔː]

A adj (adv → surely)

1. nur präd (of) sicher, gewiss (gen), überzeugt (von):

are you sure (about it)? bist du (dessen) sicher?;

I feel sure of getting my money back ich bin überzeugt (davon), dass ich mein Geld zurückerhalte;

if one could be sure of living to 80 wenn man sicher wüsste, dass man 80 Jahre alt wird;

sure of winning ( oder victory) siegessicher;

I am not quite sure that … ich bin nicht ganz sicher, dass …;

he is ( oder feels) sure of success er ist sich seines Erfolges sicher;

be sure of one’s facts sich seiner Sache sicher sein;

be sure of o.s. selbstsicher sein;

I’m sure I didn’t mean to hurt you ich wollte Sie ganz gewiss nicht verletzen;

she was not sure that she had heard it es war ihr so, als hätte sie es gehört;

are you sure you won’t come? wollen Sie wirklich nicht kommen?;

don’t be too sure sei mal nicht so sicher!

2. nur präd sicher, gewiss, (ganz) bestimmt, zweifellos (objektiver Sachverhalt):

he is sure to come er kommt sicher oder bestimmt;

man is sure of death dem Menschen ist der Tod gewiss oder sicher;

you must be sure to come and see us when … Sie müssen uns unbedingt besuchen, wenn …;

make sure that … sich (davon) überzeugen, dass …;

make sure of sth

a) sich von etwas überzeugen, sich Gewissheit über eine Sache verschaffen,

b) sich etwas sichern;

to make sure (Redew) um sicherzugehen;

be sure to ( oder and) shut the window vergiss nicht, das Fenster zu schließen!;

for sure sicher, bestimmt;

not now, that’s for sure jetzt jedenfalls nicht;

to be sure (Redew) sicher(lich), natürlich (auch einschränkend = freilich, allerdings)

3. sicher, untrüglich (Beweise etc)

4. sicher, unfehlbar (Behandlung, Schuss etc):

sure thing! umg (aber) klar oder sicher!

5. verlässlich, zuverlässig

6. sicher, fest (Halt etc):

sure faith fig fester Glaube

B adv

1. umg sicher(lich):

sure enough

a) ganz bestimmt,

b) tatsächlich;

sure! (aber) klar!, aber sicher!, und ob!; → egg¹ A 1

2. US umg wirklich:

it sure was cold es war vielleicht kalt!

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1. adjective
1) (confident) sicher

be sure of something — sich (Dat.) einer Sache (Gen.) sicher sein

sure of oneself — selbstsicher

don't be too sure — da wäre ich mir nicht so sicher

2) (safe) sicher

be on surer ground — (lit. or fig.) sich auf festerem Boden befinden

3) (certain) sicher

you're sure to be welcome — Sie werden ganz sicher od. bestimmt willkommen sein

it's sure to rain — es wird bestimmt regnen

don't worry, it's sure to turn out well — keine Sorge, es wird schon alles gut gehen

he is sure to ask questions about the incident — er wird auf jeden Fall Fragen zu dem Vorfall stellen

4) (undoubtedly true) sicher

to be sure — (expr. concession) natürlich; (expr. surprise) wirklich!; tatsächlich!

for sure — (coll.): (without doubt) auf jeden Fall

5)

make sure [of something] — sich [einer Sache] vergewissern; (check) [etwas] nachprüfen

you'd better make sure of a seat or that you have a seat — du solltest dir einen Platz sichern

make or be sure you do it, be sure to do it — (do not fail to do it) sieh zu, dass du es tust; (do not forget) vergiss nicht, es zu tun

be sure you finish the work by tomorrow — machen Sie die Arbeit auf jeden Fall bis morgen fertig

6) (reliable) sicher [Zeichen]; zuverlässig [Freund, Bote, Heilmittel]

a sure winner — ein todsicherer Tipp (ugs.)
2. adverb
1)

as sure as sure can be — (coll.) so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

as sure as I'm standing here — so wahr ich hier stehe

sure enough — tatsächlich

2) (Amer. coll.): (certainly) wirklich; echt (ugs.)
3. interjection
sure!, sure thing! — (Amer.) na klar! (ugs.)

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adj.

gewiss adj.

sicher adj.

zuverlässig adj.

English-german dictionary > sure
10 positive

posi·tive [ʼpɒzətɪv, Am ʼpɑ:zət̬-] adj

inv

1) ( certain) sicher, bestimmt;

are you sure...? - absolutely \positive! bist du sicher, dass...? - aber klar [doch]!;

are you sure you're coming tonight? - \positive! und du kommst heute Abend ganz bestimmt? - ganz bestimmt!;

to be \positive about sth sich dat einer S. gen sicher sein;

to be \positive that... sicher sein, dass...;

\positive proof [or proof \positive] ein sicherer Beweis

2) ( optimistic) positiv;

\positive attitude optimistische [o positive] Einstellung;

\positive criticism konstruktive Kritik;

\positive development positive [o viel versprechende] Entwicklung;

\positive feedback positive Reaktion;

I gave her some \positive feedback on it ich habe ihr eine positive Rückmeldung dazu gegeben;

\positive person/ thinking positiver Mensch/positives Denken;

a \positive response eine positive Antwort;

to think \positive positiv denken

3) inv med positiv;

to be HIV-\positive HIV-positiv sein

4) attr, inv ( complete) wirklich, absolut;

she was a \positive joy to have around es war wirklich eine Freude, sie hier zu haben;

a \positive disadvantage/ miracle ein echter Nachteil/ein echtes Wunder

5) inv math ( above zero) positiv;

a \positive quantity eine positive Menge

6) inv elec ( carried by protons) Plus-, positiv n Stärke f, Pluspunkt m

English-German students dictionary > positive
11 sure

1. a уверенный

to be sure of success — быть уверенным в успехе

I am sure that he is honest — я уверен в его честности

are you sure ? — вы уверены ?

feel sure — быть уверенным

dead sure — полностью уверенный

I am reasonably sure — я более или менее уверен

I am not so very sure — я в этом отнюдь не уверен

be sure — быть уверенным; иметь гарантию; убеждаться

2. a твёрдый, уверенный

sure hand — твёрдая рука

with a sure step — уверенным шагом, твёрдой походкой

sure brush strokes — уверенные мазки

sure faith — непоколебимая вера

I am not so sure of that — я не очень-то уверен в этом

3. a убедившийся

to make sure of — убедиться, удостовериться

sure to put a label — убедитесь что метка нанесена

4. a несомненный, бесспорный; неизбежный

one thing is sure — одно несомненно

as sure as fate — наверняка, неизбежно

misprint are sure to slip in — опечатки неизбежно будут

5. a верный, надёжный

sure remedy — верное средство

sure proof — верное доказательство

sure shot — меткий стрелок

sure card — верное дело

slow and sure — медленно, но верно

6. a обязательный, непременный

be sure to come — приходите обязательно

be sure to close the door after you — не забудьте запереть за собой дверь

the weather is sure to be fine — погода, безусловно, будет хорошая

to be sure, she is pretty — она, конечно, хорошенькая

for sure — обязательно

7. adv обыкн. амер. разг. конечно, безусловно

will you come? — Sure! — ты придёшь? — Конечно!

sure enough — действительно, конечно

sure as hell — непременно, безусловно, точно

sure thing — наверняка, конечно; само собой

Синонимический ряд:

1. abiding (adj.) abiding; fixed; never-failing; steadfast; unfaltering; unqualified; unquestioning; unshakable; unshaken; unwavering; wholehearted

2. certain (adj.) assured; certain; cocksure; confident; convinced; definite; inarguable; incontestable; incontrovertible; indisputable; indubitable; irrebuttable; irrefutable; positive; uncontestable; uncontrovertible; undeniable; undisputable; undoubtable; undoubted; undoubting; unequivocal; unquestionable

3. inevitable (adj.) destined; inescapable; inevitable; unavoidable

4. secure (adj.) enduring; fast; firm; safe; secure; solid; sound; stable; staunch; steady; strong; sturdy

5. unfailing (adj.) accurate; dependable; faithful; honest; inerrable; inerrant; infallible; precise; reliable; surefire; sure-fire; trustworthy; trusty; unerring; unfailing

Антонимический ряд:

doubtful; dubious; evanescent; hesitating; ignorant; impermanent; insecure; loose; precarious; questioning; transient; uncertain; unreliable; unsteady

English-Russian base dictionary > sure
12 positive

1. n нечто положительное, положительность

positive sync pulse — синхроимпульс положительной полярности

positive molasses-former — положительный мелассообразователь

positive balance — положительный итог; положительный остаток

positive solvent effect — положительный эффект растворителя

positive logic — положительная логика; позитивная логика

2. n нечто реальное, реальность

his surmise was transcribed by others as a positive statement — его догадка трансформировалась в сознании других людей в утверждение; то, что он высказал как догадку, было воспринято другими как утверждение

3. n грам. положительная степень

positive going — положительный

positive ion — положительный ион

positive sign — положительный знак

positive pole — положительный полюс

positive lead — положительный провод

4. n фото позитив

intermediate contrast positive — позитив среднего контраста

wrong-reading positive — позитив с зеркальным изображением

positive record — позитив фотографической сигналограммы

right-reading positive — позитив с прямым изображением

reversed positive — позитив с зеркальным изображением

5. n эл. положительная пластина

positive developer — положительно заряженный проявитель

positive yawing moment — положительный момент рыскания

positive limiting — ограничение положительного сигнала

positive acknowledgement — положительное подтверждение

main positive battery — основная положительная батарея

6. n муз. церк. позитив

high contrast positive — высококонтрастный позитив

color separation positive — цветоделенный позитив

low contrast positive — малоконтрастный позитив

corrected positive — откорректированный позитив

continuous-tone positive — полутоновый позитив

7. a несомненный; определённый, совершенно ясный

positive proof — несомненное доказательство

quite positive promises — совершенно определенные обещания

8. a точный, определённый

positive orders — точные приказания

9. a решительный; категорический

positive order — категорический приказ

10. a положительный, утвердительный

positive reaction to a suggestion — положительная реакция на предложение

positive side — положительная клемма

positive answer — положительный ответ

positive charge — положительный заряд

positive column — положительный столб

positive group — положительная группа

11. a верный, достоверный

positive information — достоверные сведения

positive reserves — достоверные запасы

positive ores — достоверные запасы руды

12. a уверенный, убеждённый в правильности

are you sure? — Yes, I am positive — вы уверены? — Да, совершенно

13. a самоуверенный

a positive sort of man — самоуверенный человек

14. a настоящий, определённый

positive help — настоящая помощь

15. a разг. абсолютный, сущий; законченный

positive fool — абсолютный дурак

16. a абсолютный, безусловный, безотносительный

the idea of beauty is not positive — понятие красоты условно

17. a позитивный; конструктивный

positive philosophy — позитивизм

positive criticism — конструктивная критика

positive file — позитивный файл

positive law — позитивное право

positive copy — позитивная копия

positive film — позитивная пленка

positive act — позитивное действие

18. a фото позитивный

positive method — позитивный метод

positive screen — позитивный растр

positive process — позитивный процесс

positive trend — позитивная тенденция

positive reaction — позитивная реакция

19. a тех. принудительный; нагнетательный; вдувной

positive blower — нагнетательный вентилятор

positive draft — искусственная тяга

positive valve gear — принудительное клапанное распределение

positive positioning — принудительная фиксация положения

positive pressure system — нагнетательная система

positive governing — принудительное регулирование

positive mixing — принудительное перемешивание

20. a спец. движущийся, вращающийся по часовой стрелке; правовращающийся

positive delivery — подача под давлением

positive pressure furnace — топка под давлением

positive yawing — вращение в направлении часовой стрелки

21. a опт. вращающий плоскость поляризации вправо

22. a опт. собирающий

Синонимический ряд:

1. actual (adj.) absolute; actual; factual; genuine; hard; sure-enough

2. affirmative (adj.) affirmative; hopeful; optimistic

3. beneficial (adj.) beneficial; constructive; functional; practical

4. certain (adj.) assured; certain; cocksure; confident; convinced; inarguable; incontrovertible; indubitable; irrebuttable; irrefutable; overbearing; over-confident; secure; sure; uncontestable; uncontrovertible; undeniable; undisputable; undoubtable; undoubting; unhesitating; unquestionable

5. decided (adj.) arbitrary; decided; decisive; determined; enacted; unconditional

6. emphatic (adj.) assertive; dogmatic; emphatic; expressed; obstinate; peremptory; resolute; stated

7. favourable (adj.) assenting; favourable

8. incontestable (adj.) categorical; clear; clear-cut; definite; direct; explicit; express; incontestable; indisputable; precise; specific; unambiguous; unequivocal

9. right-handed (adj.) clockwise; dextrorotatory; right-handed

10. utter (adj.) all-fired; arrant; black; blamed; blank; blankety-blank; blasted; bleeding; blessed; blighted; blinding; blithering; blue; complete; confounded; consummate; crashing; dad-blamed; dad-blasted; dad-burned; damned; dang; darn; dashed; deuced; doggone; double-distilled; durn; utter

Антонимический ряд:

contingent; contradictory; dependent; destructive; disputable; doubtful; dubious; enigmatic; equivocal; fictitious; hazy; insecure; negative; questionable

English-Russian base dictionary > positive
13 positive

ˈpɔzətɪv
1. прил.
1) а) позитивный, реальный, прямо выраженный, точный - positive philosophy Syn: stated, explicit, express, definite, precise, practical, realistic б) несомненный, определенный, точный в) уверенный And I'm positive if Uncle Conrad and Aunt Ginny were millionaires, they would've furnished you with a whole bedroom set. ≈ И я совершенно уверен, что если бы твои дядя Конрад и тетя Джинни были миллионеры, они бы обставили тебе целиком всю спальню (К.Тарантино, "Криминальное чтиво"). Syn: sure, convinced, assured г) разг. абсолютный, в полном смысле слова Syn: unqualified, unrelated, absolute
2) положительный, позитивный positive philosophy Syn: good
3) самоуверенный
4) специальные термины а) грам. положительный (о степени сравнения прилагательных) б) мат. положительный в) фото позитивный г) тех. принудительный( о движении)
2. сущ.
1) нечто реальное
2) грам. положительная степень сравнение прилагательного
3) фото позитив
4) позитив, нечто хорошее
5) муз. позитив (тип органа) нечто положительное, положительность нечто реальное, реальность (грамматика) положительная степень( фотографическое) позитив сокр. от positive quantity положительная величина (электротехника) положительная пластина( элемента) (музыкальное) (церковное) позитив (небольшой переносной орган;
тж. * organ) несомненный;
определенный, совершенно ясный - * proof несомненное доказательство точный, определенный - * orders точные приказания - * promises определенные /недвусмысленные/ обещания решительный;
категорический - * order категорический приказ - * refusal решительный /категорический/ отказ положительный, утвердительный - * reaction to a suggestion положительная реакция на предложение верный, достоверный - * information достоверные сведения - * ore (геология) достоверные запасы руды уверенный (в чем-л.), убежденный в правильности (чего-л.) - are you sure? - Yes, I am * вы уверены? - Да, совершенно /абсолютно/ - he is * of his facts /on that point/ он (абсолютно) уверен в этом - I'm * (that) I saw him я (совершенно) уверен, что видел его самоуверенный - a * sort of man самоуверенный человек - * tone of voice безапелляционный тон - don't be so * не будьте так категоричны /самоуверенны/ настоящий, определенный - * help настоящая /конкретная/ помощь - * miracle (самое) настоящее чудо( разговорное) абсолютный, сущий;
законченный - * fool абсолютный /сущий, настоящий/ дурак - he is a * nuisance он просто невыносим - it's a * shame просто стыдно абсолютный, безусловный, безотносительный - the idea of beauty is not * понятие красоты условно позитивный;
конструктивный - * philosophy позитивизм - * criticism конструктивная критика - * approach конструктивный подход - * law (юридическое) позитивное /действующее/ право( грамматика) положительный (о степени) (математика) положительный - * quantity положительная величина - the * sign положительный знак, (знак) плюс( физическое) положительный (о заряде и т. п.) - * current положительный ток - * charge положительный заряд - * electrode анод (биохимия) положительный (о реакции и т. п.) (биология) положительный (о тропизме) (фотографическое) позитивный (техническое) принудительный;
нагнетательный;
вдувной - * blower нагнетательный вентилятор - * draft искусственная тяга - * motion принудительное движение;
движение без проскальзывания - * pressure давление выше атмосферного( специальное) движущийся, вращающийся по часовой стрелке;
правовращающийся (оптика) вращающий плоскость поляризации вправо( оптика) собирающий( о линзах) ~ уверенный;
I am positive that this is so я уверен, что это так positive разг. абсолютный, в полном смысле слова ~ абсолютный ~ конструктивный ~ несомненный ~ нечто реальное ~ определенный ~ определенный, несомненный, точный ~ позитивный;
positive philosophy позитивизм ~ позитивный ~ грам. положительная степень ~ мат. положительный;
positive sign знак плюс ~ грам. положительный (о степени) ~ положительный ~ положительный ~ тех. принудительный (о движении) ~ самоуверенный ~ точный ~ уверенный;
I am positive that this is so я уверен, что это так ~ утвердительный ~ фото позитив ~ фото позитивный ~ позитивный;
positive philosophy позитивизм ~ мат. положительный;
positive sign знак плюс

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > positive
14 positive

1. [ʹpɒzıtıv] n
1. нечто положительное, положительность

2. нечто реальное, реальность

3. грам. положительная степень

4. фото позитив

5. сокр. от positive quantity [см. positive II 9]

6. эл. положительная пластина ( элемента)

7. муз., церк. позитив ( небольшой переносной орган; тж. positive organ)
2. [ʹpɒzıtıv] a
1. 1) несомненный; определённый, совершенно ясный

positive proof - несомненное доказательство

2) точный, определённый

positive orders [instructions] - точные приказания [инструкции] [см. тж. 3)]

positive promises - определённые /недвусмысленные/ обещания

3) решительный; категорический

positive order - категорический приказ [см. тж. 2)]

positive refusal [denial] - решительный /категорический/ отказ [-ое отрицание]

2. положительный, утвердительный

positive reaction to a suggestion - положительная реакция на предложение

3. верный, достоверный

positive information - достоверные сведения

positive ore - геол. достоверные запасы руды

4. 1) уверенный (в чём-л.), убеждённый в правильности (чего-л.)

are you sure? - Yes, I am positive - вы уверены? - Да, совершенно /абсолютно/

he is positive of his facts /on that point/ - он (абсолютно) уверен в этом

I'm positive (that) I saw him - я (совершенно) уверен, что видел его

2) самоуверенный

a positive sort of man - самоуверенный человек

positive tone of voice - безапелляционный тон

don't be so positive - не будьте так категоричны /самоуверенны/

5. 1) настоящий, определённый

positive help - настоящая /конкретная/ помощь

positive miracle - (самое) настоящее чудо

2) разг. абсолютный, сущий; законченный

positive fool - абсолютный /сущий, настоящий/ дурак

he is a positive nuisance - он просто невыносим

it's a positive shame - просто стыдно

6. абсолютный, безусловный, безотносительный

the idea of beauty is not positive - понятие красоты условно

7. позитивный; конструктивный

positive philosophy - позитивизм

positive criticism - конструктивная критика

positive approach - конструктивный подход

positive law - юр. позитивное /действующее/ право

8. грам. положительный ( о степени)

9. мат. положительный

positive quantity - положительная величина

the positive sign - положительный знак, (знак) плюс

10. физ. положительный (о заряде и т. п.)

positive current - положительный ток

positive charge - положительный заряд

positive electrode - анод

11. биохим. положительный (о реакции и т. п.)

12. биол. положительный ( о тропизме)

13. фото позитивный

14. тех. принудительный; нагнетательный; вдувной

positive blower - нагнетательный вентилятор

positive draft - искусственная тяга

positive motion - принудительное движение; движение без проскальзывания

positive pressure - давление выше атмосферного

15. 1) спец. движущийся, вращающийся по часовой стрелке; правовращающийся

2) опт. вращающий плоскость поляризации вправо

16. опт. собирающий ( о линзах)

НБАРС > positive
15 positive **** posi·tive adj

['pɒzɪtɪv]
1) (gen), (also) Elec Math Phot positivo (-a), (constructive: advice, help, criticism) costruttivo (-a)

a positive attitude — un atteggiamento positivo

we look forward to a positive reply Comm — in attesa di una risposta favorevole

2) (definite: gen) positivo (-a), preciso (-a), (improvement, increase) deciso (-a), (proof) inconfutabile

I'm positive — ne sono sicuro

are you sure? — yes, positive — sei sicuro? — sicurissimo

to make a positive contribution to sth — dare un contributo effettivo a qc

he's a positive nuisance — è un vero rompiscatole

English-Italian dictionary > positive **** posi·tive adj
16 positive

positive ['pɒzɪtɪv]

1 adjective

(a) (sure) sûr, certain;

∎ are you positive about that? en êtes-vous sûr?;

∎ are you absolutely sure? - yes, positive en êtes-vous absolument sûr? - sûr et certain;

∎ I'm positive (that) he wasn't there je suis absolument sûr qu'il n'y était pas;

∎ it's absolutely positive c'est sûr et certain

(b) (constructive) positif, constructif;

∎ it's one of my few positive achievements c'est une des rares choses positives ou constructives que j'aie faites;

∎ haven't you got any positive suggestions? n'avez-vous rien à proposer qui fasse avancer les choses?;

∎ she has a very positive approach to the problem son approche du problème est très positive ou constructive

(c) (affirmative → reply, response) positif, affirmatif; (→ test, result) positif;

∎ there was a tremendously positive response to this idea cette idée a été extrêmement bien accueillie ou reçue

(d) (definite → fact, progress) réel, certain; (clear → change, advantage) réel, effectif; (precise → instructions) formel, clair;

∎ we have positive evidence of his involvement nous avons des preuves irréfutables de son implication;

∎ his intervention was a positive factor in the release of the hostages son intervention a efficacement contribué à la libération des otages;

∎ the team needs some positive support l'équipe a besoin d'un soutien réel ou effectif;

∎ positive proof, British proof positive preuve f formelle

(e) (as intensifier → absolute) absolu, véritable, pur;

∎ the whole thing was a positive nightmare tout cela était un véritable cauchemar;

∎ a positive delight un pur délice;

∎ a positive pleasure un véritable plaisir;

∎ it's a positive lie c'est un mensonge, ni plus ni moins

(f) (assured) assuré, ferme;

∎ she answered in a very positive tone elle a répondu d'un ton très assuré ou très ferme

(g) Electricity, Mathematics & Photography positif

(h) American Politics (progressive) progressiste

(i) Grammar

∎ positive degree (of adjective, adverb) degré m positif

2 noun

(a) Grammar positif m;

∎ in the positive à la forme positive

(b) (answer) réponse f positive ou affirmative, oui m;

∎ to reply in the positive répondre par l'affirmative ou affirmativement

(c) Photography épreuve f positive

(d) Electricity borne f positive

►► positive discrimination (UNCOUNT) discrimination f positive (mesures favorisant les membres de groupes minoritaires);

∎ positive discrimination in favour of people with disabilities mesures fpl en faveur des handicapés;

positive feedback (in electronic circuit) réaction f positive; (in mechanical or cybernetic system) feed-back m inv positif, rétroaction f positive;

∎ figurative I didn't get much positive feedback on my suggestion ma proposition n'a pas enthousiasmé grand monde;

American positive ID papiers mpl d'identité (avec photo);

positive pole (magnet) pôle m nord; (anode) anode f (pôle positif);

Finance positive prescription prescription f acquisitive;

Photography positive print positif m, épreuve f positive;

positive proof preuve f formelle;

Psychology positive reinforcement renforcement m positif;

positive thinking idées fpl constructives;

positive vetting contrôle m ou enquête f de sécurité (sur un candidat à un poste touchant à la sécurité nationale)

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > positive
17 sure

ʃuə
1. прил.
1) уверенный;
убедившийся I'm sure I didn't mean to hurt you. ≈ Уверяю вас, я не хотел вас задеть. Syn: certain, definite, doubtless, positive Ant: doubtful, improbable, unlikely, unsure, wavering
2) верный, безошибочный;
безопасный, надежный a sure method ≈ верный метод sure remedy ≈ верное средство
3) предик. несомненный be sure to/and tell me ≈ непременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне ∙ as sure as eggs is eggs ≈ верно, как дважды два четыре as sure as a gun сл. ≈ безусловно as sure as fate/death ≈ несомненно to make sure of/that ≈ быть уверенным( в чем-л.), убедиться, удостовериться;
достать;
обеспечить (of) sure bind, sure find посл. ≈ крепче запрешь, вернее найдешь sure draw
2. нареч.
1) (употр. для усиления) конечно I sure am sorry about it. ≈ Я очень сожалею об этом. It sure is hot, he thought. ≈ "Чертовски жарко", - подумал он. Syn: certainly
2) амер.;
разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) "He rang you?" - "Sure. Last night." ≈ "Он вам звонил?" - "Да, конечно. Вчера вечером."
3. межд. безусловно! уверенный - to be /to feel/ * of success быть уверенным в успехе - I am * that he is honest я уверен /убежден/ в его честности - are you /do you feel/ * (about it) ? вы уверены (в этом) ? - I am * of that я в этом убежден - * person самоуверенный человек твердый, уверенный - * hand твердая рука - with a * step уверенным шагом, твердой походкой - * brush strokes уверенные мазки - * faith непоколебимая вера - to stand on * ground стоять на твердой почве - he spoke from * knowledge он говорил на основании точного знания фактов убедившийся - to make * of /that/ убедиться, удостовериться - I want to make * that he is here я хочу убедиться, что он здесь - you'd better make * yourself лучше удостоверьтесь сами - I think there is a train at
5. 15 but you'd better make * кажется, есть поезд в
5. 15, но советую вам это проверить несомненный, бесспорный;
неизбежный - one thing is * одно несомненно - * disaster неизбежная катастрофа верный, надежный - * remedy верное средство - * proof верное доказательство - * shot меткий стрелок - he is my * adviser он мой верный советчик - put it in a * place положите это в надежное место обязательный, непременный - be * to come приходите обязательно /непременно/ - be * to close the door after you не забудьте запереть за собой дверь - the weather is * to be fine погода, безусловно, будет хорошая - don't worry, it is * to turn out well не беспокойся, все, несомненно, наладится > to be * конечно > to be *, she is pretty она, конечно, хорошенькая > well, to be *!, well, I'm *! вот те раз!, однако!, вот те на!, ну и ну!, нечего сказать! > * draw лес, в котором наверняка есть лисицы;
замечание, рассчитанное на то, чтобы заставить кого-л. проболтаться /выдать себя/ > as * as fate /as my name is Bob/ вернее верного;
можете не сомневаться > as * as a gun /as death, as fate, as eggs is eggs/ наверняка, дело верное;
как дважды два четыре, как пить дать обыкн. (американизм) конечно - it * was cold было очень холодно - are you glad? - I * am! ты рад? - Чертовски! обыкн. (американизм) (разговорное) конечно, безусловно - will you come? - S.! ты придешь? - Конечно! - it's pleasant, *, to see one's name in print приятно, признаться /конечно/, видеть свое имя в печати - for * несомненно, непременно;
точно, наверняка - I shall do it for * я это непременно /обязательно/ сделаю - I don't know it for * я этого точно /наверняка/ не знаю ~ enough действительно, конечно;
без сомнения;
as sure as верно, как as ~ as a gun sl. безусловно;
as sure as fate (или as death) несомненно ~ амер. разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) ;
as sure as eggs is eggs = верно, как дважды два четыре ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure( that) быть уверенным (что) for ~ обязательно for ~ точно, наверняка ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет well, I am ~! вот те раз!;
однако!;
sure thing! безусловно!, конечно!;
to be sure разумеется, конечно to make ~ of (или that) достать;
обеспечить (of) ;
I must make sure of a house for winter я должен обеспечить себе жилье на зиму ~ употр. для усиления: I sure am sorry about it я очень сожалею об этом to make ~ of (или that) быть уверенным (в чем-л.) to make ~ of (или that) достать;
обеспечить (of) ;
I must make sure of a house for winter я должен обеспечить себе жилье на зиму to make ~ of (или that) убедиться, удостовериться sure int безусловно! ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок ~ употр. для усиления: I sure am sorry about it я очень сожалею об этом ~ амер. разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) ;
as sure as eggs is eggs = верно, как дважды два четыре ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ уверенный ~ bind, ~ find посл. = крепче запрешь, вернее найдешь ~ enough действительно, конечно;
без сомнения;
as sure as верно, как ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок well, I am ~! вот те раз!;
однако!;
sure thing! безусловно!, конечно!;
to be sure разумеется, конечно

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > sure
18 I'm not sure you are one hundred percent positive as to what you are convincing us of

Дипломатический термин: мне кажется, вы сами не уверены в том, в чём пытаетесь нас уверить

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > I'm not sure you are one hundred percent positive as to what you are convincing us of
19 seguro

adj.

1 safe, sure, low-risk, risk-free.

2 safe.

3 confident, definite.

4 certain, sure, sure-enough, unfailing.

adv.

sure, surely.

m.

1 insurance, underwriting, assurance, insurance policy.

2 safety catch.

3 safety lock, latch.

4 safety-pin.

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seguro

► adjetivo

1 (asegurado) secure

2 (a salvo) safe

3 (firme) firm, steady

4 (cierto) certain, sure

■ estoy segura de que fue allí I'm sure she went there

■ lo más seguro es que llegue tarde I'll probably be late

5 (de fiar) reliable

6 (confiado) confident

■ está muy seguro de sí mismo he's very self-confident

► nombre masculino seguro

1 (contrato, póliza) insurance

2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch

► adverbio

1 for sure, definitely

■ seguro que no definitely not

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a buen seguro without any doubt

dar algo por seguro to take something for granted

ir sobre seguro figurado to play safe

sentirse seguro,-a to feel safe

sobre seguro without risk

seguro a terceros third-party insurance

seguro a todo riesgo fully comprehensive insurance

seguro contra incendios fire insurance

seguro de vida life insurance

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seguro

► nombre masculino

1 (contrato, póliza) insurance

2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch

► adverbio

1 for sure, definitely

■ seguro que no definitely not

* * *
1. (f. - segura)
adj.

1) safe, secure

2) sure

3) reliable

4) self-assured, confident

5) firm, fixed
2. adv.
certainly
3. noun m.
1) insurance

2) fastener, clasp

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1. ADJ

1) (=sin peligro)

a) [refugio, método, vehículo] safe

no te subas a esa escalera porque no es muy segura — don't go up that ladder, it's not very safe

a causa de una práctica sexual poco segura — due to unsafe sex

b) [persona, objetos de valor] safe

está más seguro en el banco — it's safer in the bank

el bebé se siente seguro cerca de su madre — the baby feels safe o secure close to its mother

2) (=sujeto, estable) secure

hay que atar mejor la carga porque no parece muy segura — the load needs to be fixed a bit better because it doesn't seem to be very securely attached o very secure

su trabajo no es nada seguro — his job is not at all secure

3) (=definitivo) [fracaso, muerte] certain

su dimisión no es segura — her resignation is not certain

aún no hay fecha segura — there's no definite date yet

• eso es lo más seguro — that's the most likely thing

lo más seguro es que no pueda ir — I almost certainly o most likely won't be able to go

• dar algo por seguro, si yo fuera tú no daría la victoria por segura — if I were you I wouldn't be sure of victory

se da por seguro que se trataba de un secuestro — there's little doubt that it was a kidnapping

• es seguro que..., es seguro que ganaremos la copa — we're bound o sure o certain to win the cup

lo que es seguro es que el congreso se celebrará en Barcelona — the conference is definitely going to be held in Barcelona

4) (=convencido) sure

¿estás seguro? — are you sure?

sí, estoy completamente segura — yes, I'm absolutely sure o positive

-¿estás seguro de que era él? -sí, segurísimo — "are you sure it was him?" - "yes, positive"

- vamos a ganar -pues yo no estaría tan seguro — "we're going to win" - "I wouldn't bet on it" o "I wouldn't be so sure"

• seguro de algo — sure of sth

nunca he visto un hombre tan seguro de sus opiniones — I've never seen a man so sure of his opinions

no estoy seguro de poder ir — I'm not sure I'll be able to go

no estés tan seguro de que vas a ganar — don't be so sure that you're going to win

5) [de uno mismo] confident

se muestra cada vez más seguro en el escenario — he is more and more sure of himself o confident on stage

me noto más segura al andar — I feel more steady on my feet, I feel more confident walking now

seguro de sí mismo — self-confident, self-assured

6) (=fiable) [fuente, cálculo, método] reliable

no es un método muy seguro — it's not a very reliable o sure method

es la forma más segura de adelgazar — it's the surest way to lose weight

7) LAm (=honesto) trustworthy

2.

ADV for sure, for certain

no lo sabemos seguro — we don't know for sure o certain

-¿seguro que te interesa? -sí, seguro — "are you sure that you're interested?" - "yes, I'm sure"

-estoy dispuesto a cambiar de actitud -sí, sí, seguro — iró "I'm willing to change my attitude" - "yeah, yeah, sure!" iró

seguro que algunos se alegrarán — some people will certainly be pleased, I'm sure that some people will be pleased

seguro que llueve mañana — it's sure to rain tomorrow

• a buen seguro, de seguro — certainly

a buen seguro o de seguro va a dar que hablar — it will certainly give people something to talk about

- ir o jugar sobre seguro

decidieron jugar sobre seguro contratando a un buen abogado — they decided to play (it) safe and hire a good lawyer

3. SM

1) (=dispositivo)

a) [de puerta, lavadora] lock; [de arma de fuego] safety catch; [de pulsera] clasp

echa el seguro, que van niños en el coche — lock the doors, there are children in the car

b) CAm, Méx (=imperdible) safety pin

2) (Com, Econ) insurance

¿tienes el seguro del coche? — have you got your car insurance documents with you?

• hacerse un seguro — to take out insurance

seguro a todo riesgo — comprehensive insurance

seguro contra terceros — third-party insurance

seguro de accidentes — accident insurance

seguro de crédito a la exportación — export credit guarantee

seguro de daños a terceros — third-party insurance

seguro de desempleo — unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

seguro de enfermedad — health insurance

seguro de incendios — fire insurance

seguro de jubilación — retirement plan, pension plan, pension scheme

seguro de paro — Esp unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

seguro de viaje — travel insurance

seguro de vida — life assurance, life insurance ( esp EEUU)

seguro marítimo — marine insurance

seguro mixto — endowment assurance, endowment insurance ( esp EEUU)

seguro multirriesgo — multirisk insurance

seguro mutuo — mutual insurance

seguro temporal — term insurance

3) * (=sistema médico) national health *

los médicos de pago y los del seguro — private doctors and national health o NHS ones

seguro social — LAm (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service

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I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro — it's not a very safe airport

ese ascensor no es seguro — that elevator is not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro — put it in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure

un trabajo seguro — a secure job

una inversión segura — a safe o secure investment

esa escalera no está segura — that ladder isn't safe o steady

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

c) [SER] ( fiable)

un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro — the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí — the money will be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro — he feels safe when he's beside her

2)

a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

no estoy seguro — I'm not sure

seguro DE algo — sure o certain of something

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien — he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

su triunfo es seguro — his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura — they were heading for certain death

no me han dado fecha segura — they haven't given me a definite day

todavía no es seguro — it's not definite yet

se da por seguro — there seems to be little doubt about it

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget

a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma — he's a very self-confident person
II
masculino

1)

a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

poner el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2)

a) ( contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

b) ( Seguridad Social)

el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

•

- seguro contra or a todo riesgo

- seguro contra or de incendios

- seguro contra terceros

- seguro de desempleo

- seguro de enfermedad

- seguro de vida
III
adverbio

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro — she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro — I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

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I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro — it's not a very safe airport

ese ascensor no es seguro — that elevator is not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro — put it in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure

un trabajo seguro — a secure job

una inversión segura — a safe o secure investment

esa escalera no está segura — that ladder isn't safe o steady

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

c) [SER] ( fiable)

un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro — the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí — the money will be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro — he feels safe when he's beside her

2)

a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

no estoy seguro — I'm not sure

seguro DE algo — sure o certain of something

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien — he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

su triunfo es seguro — his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura — they were heading for certain death

no me han dado fecha segura — they haven't given me a definite day

todavía no es seguro — it's not definite yet

se da por seguro — there seems to be little doubt about it

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget

a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma — he's a very self-confident person
II
masculino

1)

a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

poner el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2)

a) ( contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

b) ( Seguridad Social)

el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

•

- seguro contra or a todo riesgo

- seguro contra or de incendios

- seguro contra terceros

- seguro de desempleo

- seguro de enfermedad

- seguro de vida
III
adverbio

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro — she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro — I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

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seguro(de)

(adj.) = confident (in)

Ex: Experience of IT in USA is associated not infrequently with the confounding of confident expectations.

seguro¹

¹ = insurance.

Ex: Increasingly worrying to all however were the escalating cost of insurance, servicing and maintenance.

* actuario de seguros = actuary.

* agencias de seguros, las = insurance industry, the.

* agente de seguros = insurance agent, insurer, insurance broker.

* compañía de seguros = insurance company, insurer.

* compañia de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* contratación de seguros = insurance broking.

* contratar una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.

* contratar un seguro = take out + insurance policy.

* corredor de seguros = insurance agent, insurance broker.

* hacerse una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.

* hacerse un seguro = take out + insurance policy.

* impreso de solicitud de seguro = insurance form.

* mutua de seguros = mutual insurance company, mutual insurance society.

* oficina de seguros = insurance office.

* plan de seguros = insurance plan.

* póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.

* póliza de seguros = insurance coverage, insurance policy, insurance cover.

* póliza de seguros contra incendios = fire insurance policy.

* prima de seguro = insurance premium.

* seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.

* seguro con franquicia = insurance with deductible.

* seguro contra indemnizaciones = indemnity policy.

* seguro contra indemnizaciones profesionales = indemnity insurance.

* seguro de automóvil = automobile insurance.

* seguro de coche = car insurance.

* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.

* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.

* seguro de incapacidad = disability insurance.

* seguro de invalidez = disability insurance.

* seguro de jubilación = retirement fund, retirement plan.

* seguro de la casa = home insurance.

* seguro dental = dental plan, dental insurance.

* seguro de responsabilidad civil = liability insurance.

* seguro de viaje = travel insurance.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* seguro médico = health insurance plan, health insurance, medical insurance.

* seguro mutualista = mutual insurance.

* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.

* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.

* seguro sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault insurance.

* seguro social = social insurance.

* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.

seguro²

² = buffer.

Ex: This article surveys the causes of disintegration and the use of microforms as a buffer against imminent destruction.

seguro³

³ = latch.

Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.

seguro⁴

= comfortable, dependable, reliable, safe [safer -comp., safest -sup.], secure, sure [surer -comp., surest -sup.], assertive, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], you bet!.

Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.

Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.

Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.

Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.

Ex: An academic library should be secure to control user behaviour and loss of books.

Ex: The surest way to arrive at such a decision is to be guided by principles of helpful citation order.

Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.

Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.

Ex: The article 'Computer games in the learning resources center? you bet!' discusses some of the benefits of using computer games in education.

* accidente seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.

* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.

* algo seguro = safe bet.

* blanco seguro = sitting duck.

* camino seguro al desastre = blueprint for disaster.

* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.

* camino seguro al fracaso = blueprint for failure.

* conocer de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure.

* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.

* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].

* demasiado seguro de uno mismo = overconfident.

* deportista lento pero seguro = plodder.

* de seguro = for sure, for certain.

* de un modo seguro = securely.

* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* en un sitio seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.

* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.

* estar seguro de que = be confident that.

* ir a lo seguro = play it + safe.

* ir sobre seguro = be on secure ground, play it + safe.

* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.

* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.

* no estar seguro = be uncertain.

* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.

* oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.

* poco seguro = dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.].

* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* puerto seguro = safe harbour.

* saber de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.

* seguro (de) = confident (in).

* seguro de sí mismo = smug, assured, self-assured, poised.

* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.

* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.

* ser seguro = be on the cards.

* ser seguro que + Subjuntivo = be bound to + Infinitivo.

* terreno seguro = safe ground, solid ground.

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seguro¹ -ra

adjective

A

1 [ SER] (exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro it's not a very safe airport

no te subas a esa escalera, que no es segura don't climb that ladder, it's not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro put it somewhere safe o in a safe place o in a secure place

buscan la inversión más segura they are looking for the safest o most secure investment

2 [ ESTAR] (estable) secure

tiene un trabajo bastante seguro she has a fairly secure job

esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady

el cuadro no se va a caer, está bien seguro the picture isn't going to fall, it's quite secure

ir a la segura: un lugar donde el que gusta comer bien va a la seguro a place which is a safe bet for people who like good food

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe

sabía que iba sobre seguro he knew he was onto a sure thing o he knew it was a safe bet ( colloq)

3 [ SER]

(fiable): un método poco seguro para controlar la natalidad not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

4 [ ESTAR] (a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí the money will be safe here

aquí estarás seguro you'll be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro he feels safe when he's beside her

B

1 [ ESTAR] (convencido) sure

¿estás seguro? are you sure?

no estoy muy seguro, pero creo que ése es su nombre I'm not really sure but I think that's his name

seguro DE algo:

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

no estés tan seguro de eso don't (you) be so sure of that

estoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll come

estoy completamente segura de que te lo di I'm absolutely sure o I'm positive I gave it to you

2 [ SER]

(que no admite duda): su triunfo es seguro his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura they were heading for certain death

todavía no es seguro pero creo que lo traerán it's not definite but I think they'll bring it

se da por seguro que ganarán it's seen as a foregone conclusion o there seems to be little doubt that they'll win

da por seguro que tan pronto como llegue se pondrá en contacto contigo you can be sure o rest assured that she'll contact you as soon as she arrives

lo más seguro es que no oyó el despertador he probably didn't hear the alarm clock

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

a buen seguro (ciertamente) for certain; (a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

3 (con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma he's a very confident o self-confident o self-assured person

seguro²

masculine

A

1 (mecanismo — de armas) safety catch; (— de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

no puse el seguro y se me cayó I didn't do up the clasp o fastener and it fell off

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

2 ( Méx) (imperdible) safety pin

Compuesto:

seguro antirrobo

(de coche) steering o wheel lock; (de bicicleta) wheel lock

B

1 (contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro she took out insurance o an insurance policy

2

(Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Seguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

¿cuando te operaste ibas particular o por el seguro? when you had your operation did you go private or have it done through Medicaid/on the National Health?

Compuestos:

● seguro ahorro

endowment insurance

● seguro catastrófico

(Chi, Col) insurance against illnesses which entail high treatment costs

● seguro contra or a todo riesgo

comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance

● seguro contra or de incendios

fire insurance

● seguro contra terceros

liability insurance ( AmE), third-party insurance ( BrE)

● seguro de accidentes

accident insurance

● seguro de desempleo

unemployment benefit

● seguro de enfermedad

medical insurance, health insurance

● seguro de viaje

travel insurance

● seguro de vida

life assurance, life insurance

● seguro personal de accidentes

personal accident insurance

● seguro social

social insurance

● seguro temporal

term assurance

seguro³

adverb

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no ha dicho seguro si vendrá he hasn't said definitely o for certain whether he's coming

no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

seguro que llamó y no estábamos I bet she called and we weren't in

¿seguro que tienes suficiente dinero? — sí, seguro (are you) sure you have enough money? — yes, positive

estoy convencido de que esta vez dice la verdad — ¡sí, seguro! ( iró); I'm convinced that this time he's telling the truth — oh yeah, sure (he is)! ( colloq iro)

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seguro 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

1
a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe;

◊ en un lugar seguro in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure;

◊ un trabajo seguro a secure job;

esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
c) [SER] ( fiable) ‹test/método› reliable;

‹ anticonceptivo› safe;
◊ el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

2
a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure;

◊ no estoy seguro I'm not sure;

seguro DE algo sure o certain of sth
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda) ‹muerte/victoria› certain;

‹ fecha› definite;
◊ todavía no es seguro it's not definite yet;

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing;
seguro que se le olvida he's sure o bound to forget
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

seguro 2 sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( mecanismo — de armas) safety catch;

(— de pulsera, collar) clasp, fastener;
◊ echó el seguro antes de acostarse he locked the door before going to bed

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2
a) ( contrato) insurance;

seguro contra or a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance;
seguro contra or de incendios fire insurance;
◊ seguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;

seguro de viaje travel insurance;
seguro de vida life assurance, life insurance
b) ( Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Sseguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

■ adverbio:
◊ dijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow;

no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain;
seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
seguro,-a
I adjetivo
1 es una persona muy segura (de sí misma), he's very self-confident
2 (convencido, sin dudas) sure, definite: estaba segura de que vendrías, I was sure you would come
3 (garantizado, cierto) assured: su dimisión es prácticamente segura, his resignation is almost certain
4 (sin peligro) safe
un lugar seguro, a safe place
5 (sin temor, riesgo) secure: no se siente seguro, he doesn't feel secure
es una inversión muy segura, it's a safe investment
6 (paso, voz) steady, firm
II sustantivo masculino
1 Com insurance
seguro a todo riesgo, fully comprehensive insurance
seguro de vida, life insurance
2 (de un arma) safety catch o device
(de una puerta) pásale el seguro a la puerta, bolt the door
III adverbio for sure, definitely
♦ Locuciones: ir sobre seguro, to play safe
tener algo por seguro, to be sure of sthg

' seguro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurarse
- cierta
- cierto
- cobertura
- confiada
- confiado
- esperar
- liquidez
- ocho
- prima
- riesgo
- santuario
- segura
- servidor
- servidora
- sexo
- sí
- tener
- asegurado
- bien
- confiar
- desenfadado
- montaje
- ojalá
- que
- tercero
English:
agenda
- assurance
- back up
- bet
- bound
- burglar alarm
- certain
- claim
- clear
- comprehensive
- confident
- dead
- define
- dependable
- doubt
- endowment
- extortionate
- insurance
- insurance premium
- itemize
- life insurance
- low-cost
- ought
- overconfident
- play
- policy
- positive
- premium
- quite
- safe
- safety
- safety catch
- secure
- self-assured
- self-confident
- steadily
- steady
- sure
- travel insurance
- uncertain
- unsure
- certainly
- certainty
- death
- definite
- definitely
- diffident
- dollar
- health
- including

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seguro, -a

♦ adj

1. [sin peligro] safe;

el medio de transporte más seguro the safest means of transport;

¿es éste un lugar seguro? is it safe here?;

aquí estaremos seguros we'll be safe here;

es una inversión segura it's a safe investment;

prefiero ir sobre seguro I'd rather play (it) safe;

más vale ir sobre seguro y llamar antes we'd better ring first, to be safe

2. [protegido, estable] secure;

un trabajo seguro a secure job;

esta mesa no está segura this table isn't very steady;

¿irán las botellas seguras ahí atrás? are the bottles safe in the back there?

3. [fiable, infalible] reliable;

un método seguro para combatir o [m5] contra los catarros a sure-fire cure for colds

4. [indudable, cierto] definite, certain;

creo que sí, pero no es seguro I think so, but I'm not certain o but it's not definite;

su nombramiento es seguro he's certain to be given the post;

ya sabemos la fecha segura de su llegada we've now got a definite date for his arrival;

no es seguro que vengan they're not definitely coming, they're not certain to come;

lo puedes dar por seguro you can be sure of it;

ya daban la victoria por segura they were sure that they had won;

tener por seguro que… to be sure (that)…;

ten por seguro que vendrá you can be sure (that) she'll come;

¿crees que nos ayudará? – a buen seguro, de seguro do you think she'll help us? – I'm sure she will;

a buen seguro que pone alguna pega he's certain to find something wrong with it

5. [convencido] sure;

¿estás seguro? are you sure?;

no estoy muy seguro I'm not too sure;

estar seguro de algo to be sure about o of sth;

estoy seguro de ello I'm sure of it;

estamos seguros de que te gustará we're sure you'll like it;

no estoy seguro de habérselo dicho I'm not sure I told him;

estaba segura de vencer she was confident of winning

6. [con confianza en uno mismo] self-assured, self-confident;

se le ve un tipo muy seguro he's very self-assured o self-confident;

ser seguro de sí mismo, ser una persona segura de sí misma to be self-assured o self-confident

♦ nm

1. [contrato] insurance;

contratar o [m5] hacerse un seguro to take out insurance

Comp
seguro de accidentes accident insurance;
seguro de asistencia en viaje travel insurance;

seguro del automóvil car insurance;

seguro de cambio exchange rate hedge;

seguro de la casa buildings insurance;

seguro de enfermedad private health insurance;

seguro de hogar buildings insurance;

seguro de o contra incendios fire insurance;

seguro médico private health insurance;

seguro multirriesgo comprehensive insurance;

seguro mutuo joint insurance;

seguro de responsabilidad civil liability insurance;

seguro a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance;

seguro a terceros liability insurance;

seguro de viaje travel insurance;

seguro de vida life insurance o assurance

2. Fam
el seguro [la seguridad social] Br ≈ the National Health, US ≈ Medicaid;

ir al seguro to go to the hospital;

ese tratamiento no lo cubre el seguro ≈ you can't get that treatment on Br the National Health o US Medicaid

Comp
seguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;
seguro de incapacidad disability benefit;

seguro de invalidez disability benefit;

seguro de paro unemployment benefit

3. [dispositivo] safety device;
[de armas] safety catch; [en automóvil] door lock catch;
echa o [m5] pon el seguro lock the car door

4. CAm, Méx [imperdible] safety pin

♦ adv

for sure, definitely;

¿vienes seguro? are you definitely coming?;

no lo sé seguro I don't know for sure;

seguro que vendrá she's bound o certain o sure to come;

seguro que suspendo I'm bound o certain o sure to fail;

seguro que ahora va y se lo cuenta todo a ella I bet she's going to go and tell her everything;

¿seguro que no necesitas nada? – sí, sí, seguro are you sure you don't need anything? – yes, I'm sure

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seguro

I adj

1 tratamiento, puente safe;

ir sobre seguro be on the safe side

2 ( estable) steady

3 ( cierto) sure;

es seguro it’s a certainty;

dar algo por seguro be sure about sth;

no estoy tan seguro I’m not so sure;

a buen seguro definitely

4 persona

:

seguro de sí mismo self-confident, sure of o.s.

II adv for sure

III m

1 COM insurance

2 de puerta, coche lock;

poner el seguro lock the door

3 L.Am.

para ropa etc safety pin

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seguro adv

: certainly, definitely

va a llover, seguro: it's going to rain for sure

¡seguro que sí!: of course!

seguro, -ra adj

1) : safe, secure

2) : sure, certain

estoy segura que es él: I'm sure that's him

3) : reliable, trustworthy

4) : self-assured

seguro nm

1) : insurance

seguro de vida: life insurance

2) : fastener, clasp

3) Mex : safety pin

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seguro¹ adj

1. (en general) safe

las medicinas deben guardarse en un lugar seguro medicine must be kept in a safe place

2. (estable) secure

tiene un trabajo seguro he's got a secure job

3. (convencido) sure

estoy seguro de que no va a defraudarnos I'm sure he won't let us down

seguro² adv for certain

lo sé seguro I know for certain

seguro que... I bet... / to be bound...

seguro que se ha olvidado I bet he's forgotten / he's bound to have forgotten

seguro³ n

1. (contrato) insurance

me he hecho un seguro de vida I've taken out life insurance

2. (mecanismo) safety catch

echó el seguro de las puertas del coche he put the safety catch on the car doors

Spanish-English dictionary > seguro
20 sicher

I Adj.

1. (gesichert, geschützt, geborgen) safe ( vor + Dat from); (gefahrlos) safe (auch TECH.); (fest) firm, secure; Einkommen, Existenz etc.: secure; Ort, Versteck etc.: meist safe; vor Neid ist keiner sicher none of us is above envy; vor ihm ist keiner sicher nobody’s safe when he’s around; sicher ist sicher! better safe than sorry; Geleit

2. (gewiss) certain, sure; (zuverlässig) Quelle etc.: reliable, sicherer Sieg certain victory; sichere Methode reliable (surefire umg.) method; das ist der sichere Tod that’s certain death; sicheres Zeichen sure sign; so viel ist sicher: this much is certain -; es ist nicht sicher, ob wir kommen it’s not certain ( oder it hasn’t been decided for sure) whether we can come; die Stelle ist ihm sicher he’s certain to get the job; Amen, Nummer, Quelle etc.

3. Person: (überzeugt, wissend) sure, certain; (zuversichtlich) confident; einer Sache sicher sein be sure of s.th.; seiner Sache sicher sein be absolutely sure ( oder confident) about what one is doing; er ist ( sich) seiner Sache sehr sicher he’s very sure ( kritisch: a bit too sure) of himself; sind Sie ( sich dessen) sicher? are you sure (about that)?; bist du ( dir) sicher? - ganz sicher are you sure? - (I’m) positive; ich bin ( mir) nicht ganz sicher I’m not quite sure; du kannst sicher sein, dass... you can be sure ( oder rest assured) that...

4. (geübt, fähig) competent; (zuverlässig) reliable; (selbstsicher) confident, self-assured; Instinkt, Urteil: sure; sicheres Auftreten self-assurance; sicherer Fahrer confident ( fähig: competent, reliable) driver; sicherer Skiläufer assured ( oder competent) skier; sicherer Geschmack reliable ( oder sound) taste; sichere Hand sure ( nicht zitternd: steady) hand; sicherer Schütze sure shot

II Adv.

1. (ohne Gefahr) safely; sicher fahren be a safe ( fähig: competent, reliable) driver; sicher beherrschen (Wagen, Maschine etc.) be in complete control of; etw. sicher aufbewahren keep s.th. safely ( oder in a safe place); nicht sicher auf den Beinen stehen be a bit unsteady; sich sicher fühlen feel safe; beim Autofahren, Skilaufen etc.: feel confident; sicher wirkend Methode etc.: reliable, surefire umg.; siehe auch sichergehen, sicherstellen

2. (gewiss, bestimmt) certainly; auch Interj.: ( aber) sicher!, ( ganz) sicher! certainly!, of course!; sie freut sich sicher darüber she’s sure ( oder bound) to be pleased, she’ll certainly be pleased (about it); ein sicher gestohlenes Fahrzeug a car that’s bound to have been stolen; das ist sicher gelogen that’s sure to be a lie; du hast sicher Recht I’m sure you’re right; siehe auch sicherlich

3. seine Vokabeln sicher können know one’s vocabulary off pat, Am. have one’s vocabulary down pat; den Stoff / seine Rolle sicher beherrschen have a thorough knowledge of the material / play one’s part with complete assurance; sicher auftreten have a self-assured ( oder self-confident) manner, be very self-confident

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sure (Adv.); certainly (Adv.); of course (Adv.);

(geborgen) secure (Adj.); proof (Adj.);

(gefahrlos) safe (Adj.);

(gewiss) certain (Adj.); sure (Adj.)

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sị|cher ['zɪçɐ]
1. adj

1) (= gewiss) certain, sure

der sichere Tod/Sieg — certain death/victory

sicher sein — to be sure or certain of sth

jds/seiner selbst sicher sein — to be sure of sb/oneself

sicher sein — to be sure of what one is doing/saying

so viel ist sicher — this much is certain

ist das sicher? — is that certain?

man weiß nichts Sicheres — we don't know anything certain

das ist uns sicher — that is for sure

mit der guten Zeit ist uns der zweite Platz sicher — with such a good time we're sure or certain of second place

See:

→ Leben

2) (= geschützt, gefahrlos) safe; (= geborgen) secure; Investition secure, safe

vor jdm/etw sicher sein — to be safe from sb/sth

sicher ist sicher — you can't be too sure

3) (= zuverlässig) reliable; Methode reliable, sure-fire attr (inf); Verhütungsmethode safe, reliable; Fahrer, Schwimmer safe; (= fest) Gefühl, Zusage certain, definite; Hand, Einkommen, Job steady; Stellung secure

ein sicherer Schütze — a sure shot

sicher auf den Beinen sein — to be steady on one's legs

mit sicherem Instinkt — with a sure instinct

4) (= selbstbewusst) (self-)confident, (self-)assured

2. adv

1) fahren, aufbewahren etc safely

sicher wirkend — reliable

sicher leben — to live or lead a secure life

sicher schießen — to be a reliable shot

sehr sicher Ski fahren — to ski extremely well

2)

(= selbstbewusst) sicher wirken/auftreten — to give an impression of (self-)confidence or (self-)assurance

3) (= natürlich) of course

sicher! — of course, sure (esp US)

4)

(= bestimmt) das wolltest du sicher nicht sagen — surely you didn't mean that

du hast dich sicher verrechnet — you must have counted wrong

das weiß ich ganz sicher — I know that for certain or for sure

das ist ganz sicher das Beste — it's quite certainly the best

aber er kommt sicher noch — I'm sure or certain he'll come

das hat er sicher vergessen — I'm sure he's forgotten it

er kommt sicher auch mit — he's bound or sure or certain to want to come too

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1) (true or without doubt: It's certain that the world is round.) certain

2) (sure: I'm certain he'll come; He is certain to forget; Being late is a certain way of losing one's job.) certain

3) (free from doubt etc: Are you quite clear about what I mean?) clear

4) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) positive

5) (absolutely; completely: He is positively the nastiest person I know.) positively

6) ((often with against or from) safe; free from danger, loss etc: Is your house secure against burglary?; He went on holiday, secure in the knowledge that he had done well in the exam.) secure

7) securely

8) (without harm or risk: He got home safely.) safely

9) ((negative unsafe) protected, or free (from danger etc): The children are safe from danger in the garden.) safe

10) (providing good protection: You should keep your money in a safe place.) safe

11) ((of a person) reliable: a safe driver; He's a very fast driver but he's safe enough.) safe

12) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) steady

13) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sure

14) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sure

15) (without doubt, hesitation, mistake or failure: Slowly but surely we're achieving our aim.) surely

16) ((in answers) certainly; of course: `May I come with you?' `Surely!') surely

17) ((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') sure

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si·cher

[ˈzɪçɐ]

I. adj

1. (gewiss) certain, sure

ein \sicherer Gewinn/Verlust a sure [or certain] win/loss

eine \sichere Zusage a definite confirmation

▪ \sicher sein to be certain, to be for sure, to be a sure thing

▪ \sicher sein, dass/ob... to be certain that/as to whether...

▪ etwas S\sicheres something certain

▪ sich dat \sicher sein, dass... to be sure [or certain] that...

▪ sich dat einer S. gen/seiner Sache gen \sicher sein to be sure of sth/of what one is doing/saying

▪ sich dat seiner selbst \sicher sein to be sure of oneself

so viel ist \sicher that much is certain

2. (ungefährdet) safe

eine \sichere Anlage a secure investment

ein \sicherer Arbeitsplatz a steady job

▪ \sicher [vor jdm/etw] sein to be safe [from sb/sth]

\sicher ist \sicher you can't be too careful

3. (zuverlässig) reliable

\sicherer Beweis definite [or reliable] proof

eine \sichere Methode a foolproof method

etw aus \sicherer Quelle haben [o wissen] to have [or know] sth from a reliable source

4. (geübt) competent

ein \sicheres Händchen für etw akk haben (fam) to have a knack for sth

ein \sicherer Autofahrer a safe driver

ein \sicheres Urteil a sound judgement

ein \sicherer Schuss an accurate [or good] shot

5. (selbstsicher) self-confident, self-assured

ein \sicheres Auftreten haben to appear/be self-confident; s.a. Quelle

II. adv surely

du hast \sicher recht you are certainly right, I'm sure you're right

es ist \sicher nicht das letzte Mal this is surely not the last time

[aber] \sicher! [o \sicher doch!] (fam) of course!, sure!

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1.
Adjektiv

1) (ungefährdet) safe <road, procedure, etc.>; secure <job, investment, etc.>

vor jemandem/etwas sicher sein — be safe from somebody/something

sicher ist sicher — it's better to be on the safe side; better safe than sorry

2) (zuverlässig) reliable <evidence, source>; secure < income>; certain, undeniable < proof>; (vertrauenswürdig) reliable, sure <judgment, taste, etc.>

3) (selbstbewusst) [self-]assured, [self-]confident <person, manner>

4) (gewiss) certain; sure

der sichere Sieg/Tod — certain victory/ death
2.
adverbial

1) (ungefährdet) safely

um ganz sicher zu gehen — to be quite sure

2) (zuverlässig) reliably

sicher [Auto] fahren — be a safe driver

3) (selbstbewusst) [self-]confidently

sicher auftreten — behave in a self-assured or self-confident manner
3.
Adverb certainly; (plädierend) surely

sicher kommt er bald — he is sure to come soon

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sicher

A. adj

1. (gesichert, geschützt, geborgen) safe (

vor +dat from); (gefahrlos) safe ( auch TECH); (fest) firm, secure; Einkommen, Existenz etc: secure; Ort, Versteck etc: meist safe;

vor Neid ist keiner sicher none of us is above envy;

vor ihm ist keiner sicher nobody’s safe when he’s around;

sicher ist sicher! better safe than sorry; → Geleit

2. (gewiss) certain, sure; (zuverlässig) Quelle etc: reliable,

sicherer Sieg certain victory;

sichere Methode reliable (surefire umg) method;

das ist der sichere Tod that’s certain death;

sicheres Zeichen sure sign;

so viel ist sicher: this much is certain -;

es ist nicht sicher, ob wir kommen it’s not certain ( oder it hasn’t been decided for sure) whether we can come;

die Stelle ist ihm sicher he’s certain to get the job; → Amen, Nummer, Quelle etc

3. Person: (überzeugt, wissend) sure, certain; (zuversichtlich) confident;

einer Sache sicher sein be sure of sth;

seiner Sache sicher sein be absolutely sure ( oder confident) about what one is doing;

er ist (sich) seiner Sache sehr sicher he’s very sure ( kritisch: a bit too sure) of himself;

sind Sie (sich dessen) sicher? are you sure (about that)?;

bist du (dir) sicher? - ganz sicher are you sure? - (I’m) positive;

ich bin (mir) nicht ganz sicher I’m not quite sure;

du kannst sicher sein, dass … you can be sure ( oder rest assured) that …

4. (geübt, fähig) competent; (zuverlässig) reliable; (selbstsicher) confident, self-assured; Instinkt, Urteil: sure;

sicheres Auftreten self-assurance;

sicherer Fahrer confident ( fähig: competent, reliable) driver;

sicherer Skiläufer assured ( oder competent) skier;

sicherer Geschmack reliable ( oder sound) taste;

sichere Hand sure ( nicht zitternd: steady) hand;

sicherer Schütze sure shot

B. adv

1. (ohne Gefahr) safely;

sicher fahren be a safe ( fähig: competent, reliable) driver;

sicher beherrschen (Wagen, Maschine etc) be in complete control of;

etwas sicher aufbewahren keep sth safely ( oder in a safe place);

nicht sicher auf den Beinen stehen be a bit unsteady;

sich sicher fühlen feel safe; beim Autofahren, Skilaufen etc: feel confident;

sicher wirkend Methode etc: reliable, surefire umg; → auch sichergehen, sicherstellen

2. (gewiss, bestimmt) certainly; auch int:

(aber) sicher!, (ganz) sicher! certainly!, of course!;

sie freut sich sicher darüber she’s sure ( oder bound) to be pleased, she’ll certainly be pleased (about it);

ein sicher gestohlenes Fahrzeug a car that’s bound to have been stolen;

das ist sicher gelogen that’s sure to be a lie;

du hast sicher recht I’m sure you’re right; → auch sicherlich

3.

seine Vokabeln sicher können know one’s vocabulary off pat, US have one’s vocabulary down pat;

den Stoff/seine Rolle sicher beherrschen have a thorough knowledge of the material/play one’s part with complete assurance;

sicher auftreten have a self-assured ( oder self-confident) manner, be very self-confident

…sicher im adj

1. (sicher vor, gegen etwas):

atombombensicher atomic bomb-proof;

lawinensicher safe ( oder protected) from avalanches;

mottensicher mothproof;

krisensicher crisis-proof

2. (sicher zu erwarten, zuverlässig)

ertragssicher providing a reliable yield (FIN profit);

funktionssicher functioning reliably, reliable

3. (gewandt, erfahren)

stilsicher with an assured ( oder confident) style, stylistically assured;

geschmackssicher with sound taste;

fangsicher SPORT with a safe pair of hands

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1.
Adjektiv

1) (ungefährdet) safe <road, procedure, etc.>; secure <job, investment, etc.>

vor jemandem/etwas sicher sein — be safe from somebody/something

sicher ist sicher — it's better to be on the safe side; better safe than sorry

2) (zuverlässig) reliable <evidence, source>; secure < income>; certain, undeniable < proof>; (vertrauenswürdig) reliable, sure <judgment, taste, etc.>

3) (selbstbewusst) [self-]assured, [self-]confident <person, manner>

4) (gewiss) certain; sure

der sichere Sieg/Tod — certain victory/ death
2.
adverbial

1) (ungefährdet) safely

um ganz sicher zu gehen — to be quite sure

2) (zuverlässig) reliably

sicher [Auto] fahren — be a safe driver

3) (selbstbewusst) [self-]confidently

sicher auftreten — behave in a self-assured or self-confident manner
3.
Adverb certainly; (plädierend) surely

sicher kommt er bald — he is sure to come soon

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adj.

certain adj.

confident adj.

proof adj.

safe adj.

secure adj.

sure adj.

unendangered adj.

unharmful adj.

unmistaken adj. adv.

assuredly adv.

certainly adv.

easily adv.

safely adv.

securely adv.

surely adv. ausdr.

for sure expr.

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