segundo
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “segundo” mean in English?
second
Example sentences
Espera un segundo, por favor.
Wait a second, please.
El segundo libro es el mejor.
The second book is the best.
En el segundo piso.
On the second floor.
How to use it
Segundo means 'second' (time unit) AND 'second' (ordinal: 2nd). Masculine: el segundo. Context distinguishes the two senses.
Common mistake
Two senses of segundo: time unit (un segundo) and ordinal (segundo lugar = second place). Context tells you which.