Spanish Phrase
Quiero asegurarme de que estemos alineados con los valores.
Meaning
I want to make sure that we are aligned with the values. The speaker is expressing a desire to verify that the team or group shares the same core principles before moving forward.
When to use
Use this sentence in business meetings, project kick‑offs, or any situation where you need to confirm that a group’s actions, goals, or decisions are consistent with the organization’s core values.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quieroasegurarmedequeestemosalineadosconlosvalores
Quiero (querer)
First‑person singular present of querer, used to express a desire or intention.
Asegurarme (reflexive infinitive)
Infinitive of asegurar with the reflexive pronoun me, meaning “to make sure of myself”.
de que + subjunctive
After verbs of desire, doubt, or assurance, the conjunction de que introduces a subordinate clause that requires the subjunctive mood.
estemos (subjunctive of estar)
Present subjunctive first‑person plural of estar, required after de que.
alineados (past participle as adjective)
Past participle of alinear used adjectivally; it must agree in gender and number with the subject (nosotros → alineados).
con los valores (prepositional phrase)
Introduces the object of alignment – the shared values or principles.
🗨In Conversation
¿Todos están de acuerdo con la nueva política?
Is everyone on board with the new policy?
Quiero asegurarme de que estemos alineados con los valores.
I want to make sure we are aligned with the values.
✕Common Mistakes
Quiero asegurarme que estemos alineados con los valores.
The preposition "de" is required after "asegurarme"; omitting it is ungrammatical.
Quiero asegurarme de que estamos alineados con los valores.
After "de que" the verb must be in the subjunctive (estemos), not the indicative (estamos).
Quiero asegurarme de que estemos alineado con los valores.
The participle must agree with the plural subject "nosotros"; use "alineados".
↔Alternatives
Quiero confirmar que compartimos los mismos valores.
I want to confirm that we share the same values.
Deseo verificar que nuestras acciones coincidan con los valores.
I wish to verify that our actions match the values.
Necesito asegurar que estamos en sintonía con los valores.
I need to ensure we are in sync with the values.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking corporate environments, explicitly stating that you want to "asegurarte de que" something aligns with the values signals professionalism and respect for the organization’s culture. Use a formal register (e.g., “Quisiera asegurarme…”) when speaking with senior management, and keep the tone collaborative rather than confrontational.