segura

This is the 873rd most frequent Portuguese word.


segura

"Segura" means "secure," "safe," or "holds" (depending on context).


The word 'segura' here is the verb 'segurar,' meaning 'to hold.' It is in the third-person singular of the present indicative, referring to the subject 'ela.'

Ela segura a bolsa com força.

She holds the bag tightly.


The word 'segura' functions as the feminine singular adjective 'safe,' describing a noun, in this case, 'cadeira.'

Essa cadeira é muito segura.

This chair is very safe.


In this sentence, 'segura' is the feminine singular adjective 'self-assured,' used to describe a person's demeanor.

Confio nela porque ela é muito segura de si mesma.

I trust her because she is very self-assured.