adjective, noun, verbN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: safes (noun)
seguro, cofre
1. (adjective) Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; secure
It is safe to drink this water.
É seguro beber esta água.
2. (adjective) Not likely to cause harm or injury
This is a safe place for children to play.
Este é um lugar seguro para as crianças brincarem.
3. (noun) A strong lockable box or cabinet for storing valuables
She kept her jewelry in a safe.
Ela mantinha suas joias em um cofre.
4. (verb) To make something safe or secure
Safe the documents in the vault.
Guarde os documentos com segurança no cofre.
NYC Slang
safe (used in phrases like 'that's safe' meaning 'that's cool/acceptable')
Related Idioms & Phrases
safe and sound - seguro e salvo
play it safe - agir com segurança/ser cauteloso
better safe than sorry - mais vale prevenir do que remediar
safe haven - porto seguro
safe distance - distância segura
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