Spanish Phrase
¿Y la seguridad eléctrica?
Meaning
Literally, 'And the electrical safety?' It is a short, pointed way to ask whether electrical safety measures have been considered or are in place, often after a discussion about a project, a building, or a piece of equipment.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to draw attention to the topic of electrical safety, especially in meetings about construction, engineering, or home‑renovation projects. It works well as a quick check‑in after other safety topics have been covered.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Ylaseguridadeléctrica?
¿Y
The interrogative conjunction '¿Y' introduces a follow‑up question, similar to 'And…?' in English.
la seguridad
'Seguridad' is a feminine noun, so it takes the definite article 'la'.
eléctrica
Adjectives that follow a noun agree in gender and number; 'eléctrica' matches the feminine singular 'seguridad'.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark for every interrogative sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Hemos revisado la estructura y la ventilación.
We've reviewed the structure and the ventilation.
¿Y la seguridad eléctrica?
And the electrical safety?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Y el seguridad eléctrica?
‘Seguridad’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘la’, not ‘el’.
¿Y la seguridad eléctrico?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘seguridad’, so use ‘eléctrica’.
Y la seguridad electrica?
Don’t forget the accent on the ‘í’ in ‘eléctrica’ and the opening question mark.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué hay de la seguridad eléctrica?
What about electrical safety?
¿Cómo está la seguridad eléctrica?
How is the electrical safety?
¿Se ha considerado la seguridad eléctrica?
Has electrical safety been considered?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, electrical safety is regulated by strict national codes (e.g., the NEC in Mexico, the Reglamento Electrotécnico in Spain). When asking about safety, it’s polite to use a respectful tone and, if you’re in a formal setting, add a courtesy phrase like 'por favor' or '¿Podría comentarme…?'.