security

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la seguridad

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security
[sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ]
sustantivo
1seguridad (f) (stability, safety)
  • security of tenure -> cargo (m) vitalicio
  • security Council -> Consejo (m) de Seguridad
  • security forces -> fuerzas (f pl) de seguridad
  • security guard -> guarda (sustantivo masculino) jurado(a)
  • security officer -> agente (sustantivo masculino) de seguridad
  • security risk -> peligro (m) para la seguridad del Estado (persona)
2garantía (f) aval (m) (finanzas) (for loan)
3(finanzas)
  • securities -> valores mpl

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security [si-kiu-ri-ti]
sustantivo
1Seguridad, el estado de las cosas que las hace firmes, seguras y libres de todo riesgo y peligro; protección, defensa.
2Seguridad, tranquilidad, confianza; también exceso de confianza, falta de cautela, descuido.
3Seguridad, fianza, obligación de indemnidad a favor de alguno.
  • To stand security -> salir fiador por otro
  • Security risk -> persona de dudosas antecedentes y peligrosa para la seguridad nacional
pl. Vales, valores, garantías de pago.

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security [sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ]
noun
1 (precautions) seguridad; (f)
for security reasons for reasons of security por razones de seguridad
the Queen's visit has been marked by tight security la visita de la reina se ha visto caracterizada por estrechas medidas de seguridad
maximum top high security wing the police advise home owners to fit locks on their windows as added security due to an increased awareness of security, most new cars come with alarms as standard The precise location remains secret for security reasons
maximum
2 (safety) (from harm or loss) seguridad; (f)
the security of the passengers on the aircraft la seguridad de los pasajeros a bordo del avión; security of tenure (in one's job) seguridad en el cargo; (f) [of tenant] derecho de ocupación de un inmueble; (m) (de un inmueble)
...the disadvantages of part-time work: low pay, few benefits and no job security
job national
(from worry) seguridad; (f) estabilidad; (f)
Children count on their parents for love and security It gave me a feeling of security He loves the security of a happy home life
emotional/financial security estabilidad emocional/económica; (f) seguridad en el plano emocional/económico; (f)
a false [sense] of security wearing helmets gave cyclists a false sense of security and encouraged them to take risks
false
3 (guarantee) garantía; (f) aval; (m)
the bank may ask for security if you want an overdraft
to lend money on security prestar dinero con un aval bajo fianza;or to stand go security for sbor salir garante avalista de algn;or avalar a algn
loans [without] security The company was set up on a 2000 pounds overdraft. Balfe's dad stood security up to £100 without security
4 securities valores; (m) títulos; (m)
government securities bonos del Estado; (m)
Investing in government securities or Gilts as they are usually called is one way to guarantee the rate of interest you'll earn try to confine your investing to securities that offer plenty of liquidity
modifier
security agreement (n) (Economics) acuerdo de garantía; (m)
securities market (n) (Economics) mercado bursátil; (m)
securities portfolio (n) cartera de valores; (f)
security alarm (n) alarma de seguridad; (f)
security blanket (n) (Psychology and Psychiatry) manta de seguridad; (f)
security check (n) control de seguridad; (m)
Security Council (n) Consejo de Seguridad; (m)
the Security Council of the United Nations el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas
security firm (n) empresa de seguridad; (f)
security forces (n) fuerzas de seguridad; (f)
security guard (n) guarda jurado; (m)
security leak (n) filtración de información secreta; (f)
security measures (n) medidas de seguridad; (f)
security officer (n) (Mil) (Náut) oficial de las fuerzas de seguridad; (m) (Comm) (Ind) encargadoaencargada de seguridad;a encargada (m) (f)
security police (n) policía de seguridad; (f)
security precaution (n) precaución; (f)
security risk (n) riesgo para la seguridad; (m)
security system (n) sistema de seguridad; (m)
security vetting (n) acreditación por la Seguridad; (f)

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