How to Say "second" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “second” is “segundo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Used to show order, like in a list or a race.
Examples
Vivo en el segundo piso.
I live on the second floor.
Esta es mi segunda oportunidad.
This is my second chance.
Carlos III fue el segundo hijo del rey.
Charles III was the king's second son.
Matches the Thing It Describes
Like many describing words in Spanish, 'segundo' changes to 'segunda' if the thing you're talking about is feminine. For example, 'el segundo libro' (the second book) but 'la segunda casa' (the second house).
Using 'Dos' for 'Second'
Mistake: “El piso dos.”
Correction: El segundo piso. Use 'dos' (two) for counting how many things there are, and 'segundo' (second) for saying which one in an order.
Other Meanings of “segundo”
“segundo” can also mean:
- A unit of time; 1/60th of a minute.(A1)
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