Translation of Spanish word "segundo" to English
segundo
/seˈɣun.do/
Meaning
AdjectiveNumber-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
How to use
The adjective 'segundo' is commonly used to indicate the second item in a sequence or ranking. For example, 'El segundo lugar en la carrera' translates to 'The second place in the race.' Be cautious not to confuse 'segundo' with 'segunda', which is the feminine form of the adjective. In English, learners often make the mistake of using 'second' as an adverb instead of an adjective, as in 'He ran second in the race.'
🇬🇧 English
second
Example
El segundo volumen de la serie "El Señor de los Anillos" se llama "Las Dos Torres".
The second volume of the "Lord of the Rings" series is called "The Two Towers."
Se convirtió en el segundo jugador en alcanzar 50.000 carreras para su condado.
He became only the second player to reach 50,000 runs for his county.
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Common phrases
- El segundo lugar en la carrera— The second place in the race
- Segundo en la clasificación— Second in the ranking
- El segundo en la lista— The second on the list
- Segundo en la competencia— Second in the competition
- El segundo premio— The second prize
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What does the Spanish word "segundo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "segundo" means "second" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Esta es la segunda vez." (which translates as "The second volume of the "Lord of the Rings" series is called "The Two Towers."").
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