Portuguese Phrase
Meus dados estão seguros?
Meaning
Literally, “Are my data safe?” It is used to inquire about the current security status of personal or professional information, especially in digital contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm that your personal information, files, or online accounts are protected—e.g., after signing up for a service, talking to a tech support agent, or discussing privacy policies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meusdadosestãoseguros
Possessive adjective
Meus agrees in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with the noun dados.
Estar vs Ser
Use estar for temporary states or conditions; here it asks about the current safety of the data.
Adjective agreement
Seguros must match the gender and number of dados (masculine plural).
Question intonation
In spoken Portuguese, raise the pitch at the end of the sentence to signal a yes‑no question.
🗨In Conversation
Meus dados estão seguros?
Are my data safe?
Sim, estão criptografados e protegidos por senha forte.
Yes, they are encrypted and protected by a strong password.
✕Common Mistakes
Meus dados são seguros?
Use estar for temporary conditions; "são" (ser) would imply a permanent characteristic, which is incorrect here.
Meus dados estão seguro?
The adjective must agree with the plural noun dados; "seguro" is singular.
Dados meus estão seguros?
While "dados meus" is understandable, the standard order is the possessive adjective before the noun: "meus dados".
↔Alternatives
Meus dados estão protegidos?
Are my data protected?
É seguro meus dados?
Is my data safe?
Posso confiar na segurança dos meus dados?
Can I trust the security of my data?
Cultural Tip
Brazil has strict data‑privacy legislation (LGPD) similar to Europe's GDPR. When discussing data security, Brazilians often expect concrete measures like encryption, two‑factor authentication, and clear privacy policies. Using formal language (e.g., "estão seguros") shows professionalism, while a more casual tone may be used among friends.