Segun (en. According to)
/seˈɣun/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates conformity, reference, or dependence on something.
According to the statistics, internet usage has increased.
Según las estadísticas, el uso de internet ha aumentado.
Expresses a point of view or an opinion.
According to Juan, the movie is very interesting.
Según Juan, la película es muy interesante.
It is used to refer to sources of information.
According to the newspaper, the news is false.
Según el periódico, la noticia es falsa.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'secundum', which means 'according to' or 'as per'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
according to the saying
according to what is commonly said.
según el dicho
in my opinion
according to my point of view.
según mi opinión
as they say
as rumored or presumed.
según se dice
Related Words
second
Ordinal number that can refer to the second position.
segundo
sequence
To organize or classify in a sequence.
sequenciar
Slang Meanings
What someone says is true.
Don't believe everything; according to them, it's just a rumor.
No lo creas todo, según dicen, es solo un rumor.
A way to refer to popular opinion.
According to the neighborhood, it's going to rain this weekend.
Según el barrio, va a llover este fin de semana.