safety

S2 W1

BrE /ˈseɪfti/ AmE /ˈseɪfti/

noun en → es

1 PROTECTION [uncountable] A2

the condition of being safe from harm, risk, or injury

seguridad, protección

  • safety for somebody/something

Collocations road safety · personal safety

  • The company is responsible for the safety of its employees.

    La empresa es responsable de la seguridad de sus empleados.

2 DEVICE [countable] B1

a device or system designed to prevent accidents and protect people from harm

dispositivo de seguridad, sistema de seguridad

  • safety equipment

Collocations fire safety · seat belt safety

  • The factory has installed new safety devices.

    La fábrica ha instalado nuevos dispositivos de seguridad.

3 PRACTICE [uncountable] B1

the practice of taking measures to prevent accidents and protect people from harm

práctica de seguridad, medidas de seguridad

  • safety precautions

Collocations work safety · food safety

  • It's important to follow safety procedures.

    Es importante seguir las medidas de seguridad.

1 TARGET [countable] B2

a person or thing that is the intended recipient of an action, especially a harmful one

objetivo, blanco

  • safety target

Collocations political safety · economic safety

  • The government set a new safety target for the year.

    El gobierno estableció un nuevo objetivo de seguridad para el año.

2 MARK [countable] B2

a mark or sign that indicates where something is to be placed, aimed at, etc.

marca, señal

  • safety mark

Collocations road safety marks · target safety marks

  • The target was clearly marked with a red circle.

    El blanco estaba claramente marcado con un círculo rojo.