seguro

Definitions of seguro
  1. noun
    social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance
    synonyms: SS, seguridad social
  2. noun
    a restraint that checks the motion of something
    synonyms: tope
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    types:
    cuña
    a stop that keeps open doors from moving
    fiador, trinquete
    a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
    type of:
    freno, limitación, restricción
    a device that retards something's motion
  3. noun
    guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
    synonyms: fiador
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    type of:
    seguridad
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
  4. noun
    a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user
    synonyms: imperdible
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    type of:
    alfiler, pin
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
  5. noun
    a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
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    type of:
    impedimento, obstrucción
    any structure that makes progress difficult
  6. noun
    confusion resulting from lack of preparation
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    type of:
    confusión, desorden
    a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
  7. noun
    written contract or certificate of insurance
    synonyms: póliza, póliza de seguros
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    type of:
    contrato
    a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
  8. noun
    protection against future loss
    synonyms: protección, salvaguarda
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