safe

protected from danger or risk; not likely to be harmed, lost, damaged, etc.

seguro, protegido

• be safe

Collocations safe place · safe journey

• The hotel is in a safe area of the city.

  El hotel está en una zona segura de la ciudad.

a place or device that protects people from danger, harm, etc.

refugio, seguridad

• a safe

Collocations safe deposit box · fire safe

• He keeps his money in a safe.

  Él guarda su dinero en un cofre de seguridad.

not against the law; allowed by the police or other authorities

legal, permitido

• be safe

Collocations safe drug · safe activity

• The new medicine is now considered safe.

  La nueva medicina ahora se considera segura.

not risky or likely to lose money; not dangerous for investors

seguro, prudente

• be safe

Collocations safe investment · safe bet

• It's a safe investment.

  Es una inversión segura.

in a position where you are unlikely to lose or be defeated; certain of winning

seguro de ganar, en ventaja

• be safe

Collocations safe lead · safe position

• The team is now in a safe position.

  El equipo ahora está en una posición segura.

in the part of a sports area where you can score points or goals without being in danger of losing possession or control

seguro, en zona de anotación

• be safe

Collocations safe area · safe zone

• The ball is now in the safe area.

  El balón está ahora en la zona segura.

in a position where you are unlikely to be caught out or lose your turn in games such as cricket and baseball

seguro, en posición segura

• be safe

Collocations safe position · safe play

• He played it safe and hit the ball to a safe position.

  Él jugó con seguridad y bateó el balón hacia una posición segura.

in a position where you are unlikely to be caught out or lose your turn in games such as cricket and baseball, often used when the batter hits the ball but does not run to another base

seguro, en posición segura

• be safe

Collocations safe hit · safe play

• The umpire called the runner safe.

  El árbitro declaró al corredor seguro.