Spanish Phrase
No es seguro salir.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘It’s not safe to go out.’ It expresses a judgment about the general safety of leaving a place, often used when there are risks such as bad weather, civil unrest, or health concerns.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger outside, whether it’s a storm, a protest, a pandemic, or any situation where stepping outside could be risky. It works in both casual conversation and more formal advisories.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Noessegurosalir
Negation (No)
Place 'no' before the verb phrase to make the whole statement negative.
Ser vs. Estar (es)
Use 'ser' (es) for inherent qualities; here 'seguro' describes a general safety assessment, so 'es' is correct.
Adjective Agreement (seguro)
When the adjective modifies an infinitive, it stays in masculine singular form regardless of the subject.
Infinitive as Noun (salir)
The infinitive 'salir' functions like a noun meaning 'going out' and can be the subject of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
¿Quieres salir a caminar?
Do you want to go for a walk?
No es seguro salir ahora; está lloviendo mucho.
It’s not safe to go out right now; it’s raining heavily.
✕Common Mistakes
No está seguro salir.
Use 'es' (ser) because the safety judgment is a general characteristic, not a temporary state.
No es segura salir.
The adjective stays masculine singular when it modifies an infinitive, even if the speaker is female.
No seguro salir.
The negation must precede the verb phrase; dropping 'es' makes the sentence ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
No es seguro salir ahora.
It’s not safe to go out now.
No es seguro salir de noche.
It’s not safe to go out at night.
No es recomendable salir.
It’s not advisable to go out.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, safety warnings are often phrased with 'no es seguro' rather than 'no es peligroso', which sounds harsher. The phrase can be used by authorities in public announcements, but in everyday conversation it’s a polite way to express concern without sounding overly alarmist. Adjust the formality by adding 'por favor' or using a more formal register like 'no resulta seguro'.