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How to Say "Second" in Spanish
Use 'segundo' for 'second' when counting, ordering, or referring to time.
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Say 'segundo' when you're counting items in a sequence, like 'el segundo libro' (the second book). It's also used for the second unit of time, as in 'un segundo' (one second).
Alternatives
- en segundo lugarUse this when introducing the second point in a list or argument.
- en segundo planoUse this to mean 'in the background' or 'secondary'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronunciation of 'g'
The 'g' in 'segundo' is a soft 'g' sound, like the 'g' in 'go', not like the 'j' in 'jump'.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'segundo' must agree in gender with the noun it modifies; use 'segunda' for feminine nouns.
Frequently asked
how to say second place in spanish
You would say 'el segundo lugar' for first place, or 'el segundo puesto'. It's common in sports and competitions.
what does un segundo mean
'Un segundo' literally means 'one second' and refers to the unit of time. It can also be used informally to mean 'just a moment'.
second floor in spanish
In Spain, the 'segundo piso' is the third floor, as they start counting from 'primer piso' for the ground floor. In Latin America, 'segundo piso' is usually the second floor.
How do you say 2nd in Spanish?
The most common way to say second in Spanish is 'segundo'. This is used for ordinal numbers, like the second place in a race.
Does 'segundo' mean second?
Yes, 'segundo' is the Spanish word for second, used as an ordinal number.
How do you say 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th in Spanish?
You say 'primero' for first, 'segundo' for second, 'tercero' for third, 'cuarto' for fourth, and 'quinto' for fifth.
What is 'second' in Spanish for time?
For units of time, 'segundo' is also used. For example, 'un segundo' means one second.
