assure

asegurar, tranquilizar

Decirle a alguien con seguridad que algo es cierto para que deje de preocuparse.

En inglés sencillo: To tell someone confidently that something is true so they stop worrying.

• I assure you, it is safe.
• The doctor assured me that I would recover.
• She assured her parents of her determination to finish.

Cómo se usa: assure someone that… (I assured her that the children were safe.); assure someone of something (He assured us of his support.)

Sinónimos: reassure

Expresiones frecuentes: assure someone, assure someone that, assure someone of

garantizar, asegurar

Hacer que algo ocurra con certeza o que permanezca a salvo.

En inglés sencillo: To make certain that something happens or remains safe.

• These checks assure safety.
• The new contract assured a steady supply of water.
• Early preparation helps assure that everything is ready.

Cómo se usa: assure that… (Careful planning helps assure that supplies arrive on time.)

Sinónimos: ensure, guarantee, secure

Expresiones frecuentes: assure success, assure safety, assure that, assure quality