segurar
1. To arrange for compensation in case of loss, damage, or death by paying regular premiums to an insurance company
I need to insure my car before driving it on the highway.
Preciso segurar meu carro antes de dirigi-lo na rodovia.
2. To make certain or guarantee that something will happen
This contract will insure that both parties are protected.
Este contrato garantirá que ambas as partes estejam protegidas.
3. To provide or obtain insurance coverage for someone or something
The company insures thousands of homeowners across the state.
A empresa segura milhares de proprietários em todo o estado.
In American English, 'insure' typically refers to obtaining insurance coverage for property, health, or life, while 'ensure' means to guarantee. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'segurar' serves both purposes. Insurance is a significant financial practice in both the USA and Brazil, with mandatory auto insurance in many jurisdictions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
insure against - tomar precauções contra (to take precautions against)
insure oneself - proteger-se (to protect oneself)
fully insured - totalmente segurado (covered by complete insurance)
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