made sure to
Me aseguré de ir por delante al regresar.
I made sure to be ahead on the way back.
Siempre me aseguré de no tener problemas con la ley.
I always made sure not to have any trouble with the law.
— Los falsificadores (2007)
Me aseguré de que nadie me seguía.
I made sure that no one was following me.
I made sure of it.
Me aseguré de llegar pronto para la identificación.
I made sure to arrive early for the identification.
— No se lo digas a nadie (2006)