safe

al sicuro, salvo

Protetto dai pericoli o dai danni.

In inglese semplice: Protected from danger or harm.

• The children are safe now.
• We arrived home safe and sound.
• Are your belongings safe from the rain?

Come si usa: safe from something (The animals are safe from hunters here.); keep someone/something safe (This fence keeps the children safe.)

Sinonimi: secure, protected, unharmed

Contrari: unsafe, endangered

Espressioni comuni: safe and sound, safe from something, keep someone safe

sicuro, innocuo

Che difficilmente causa danni o porta a un risultato negativo.

In inglese semplice: Unlikely to cause harm or lead to a bad result.

• This food is safe to eat.
• Is it safe to swim here?
• They chose a safe route through the mountains.

Come si usa: safe to do something (This water is safe to drink.); safe for someone/something (The medicine is safe for children.)

Sinonimi: harmless, secure

Contrari: dangerous, unsafe

Espressioni comuni: safe to eat, safe choice, safe drinking water

sicuro, protetto

Detto di un luogo che protegge dai pericoli.

In inglese semplice: A place like this protects you from danger.

• We found a safe place to sleep.
• The cave provided safe shelter from the storm.
• Is there somewhere safe for the children to hide?

Come si usa: safe from something (This shelter keeps us safe from falling rocks.)

Sinonimi: secure, protected

Contrari: dangerous

Espressioni comuni: safe place, safe shelter, safe haven

cassaforte

Cassa robusta con serratura, usata per custodire denaro e oggetti preziosi.

In inglese semplice: A strong box with a lock, used to keep money and valuable things.

• Keep your money in the safe.
• She locked the documents in a small safe.
• Have you forgotten the code for the safe?

Sinonimi: strongbox

Espressioni comuni: hotel safe, open a safe, safe combination