security

S2 W1

BrE /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ AmE /sɪˈkjʊrərti/

noun en → es

1 PROTECTION [uncountable] A2

the state of being safe from danger, risk, or harm

seguridad, protección

  • feel a sense of security

Collocations personal security · national security

  • The company provides security for its employees.

    La empresa proporciona seguridad para sus empleados.

2 GUARD [countable] B1

people whose job is to protect a place or person from danger, crime, etc.

guardia de seguridad, vigilante

  • security guard

Collocations private security · security patrol

  • The building has 24-hour security.

    El edificio tiene seguridad las 24 horas del día.

3 SYSTEM [uncountable] B1

the system of rules and methods used to protect a place or person from danger, crime, etc.

sistema de seguridad, procedimientos de seguridad

  • security measures

Collocations security system · security check

  • The airport has strict security procedures.

    El aeropuerto tiene estrictos procedimientos de seguridad.

4 PASSWORD [countable] B1

a secret word or number that you use to get access to a computer system, website, etc.

contraseña, clave

  • security code

Collocations password security · login security

  • You need to set a strong password for your account.

    Necesitas establecer una contraseña fuerte para tu cuenta.

5 DOCUMENT [countable] B1

a document that shows you are allowed to enter a country or travel on an airplane, etc.

pasaporte, documento de viaje

  • security check

Collocations passport security · travel document

  • You need to show your passport at the airport.

    Necesitas mostrar tu pasaporte en el aeropuerto.

6 FINANCE [uncountable] B2

the state of being financially secure or having enough money to live comfortably

seguridad financiera, estabilidad económica

  • financial security

Collocations economic security · job security

  • She has achieved financial security through her investments.

    Ella ha logrado seguridad financiera a través de sus inversiones.

7 CONFIDENTIALITY [uncountable] B2

the state of keeping information secret and not telling it to anyone else

confidencialidad, seguridad de la información

  • data security

Collocations information security · privacy security

  • The company has strict data protection policies.

    La empresa tiene estrictas políticas de protección de datos.

8 STABILITY [uncountable] C1

the state of being stable and not changing or moving suddenly

estabilidad, firmeza

  • stability in a relationship

Collocations relationship stability · personal stability

  • They have built a stable and secure relationship.

    Han construido una relación estable y segura.