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    Segundas (en. Seconds)

    /seɡunˈdas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The second instance or opportunity for something.
    At the auction, second chances are vital.
    En la subasta, las segundas oportunidades son vitales.
    Advantages or considerations that arise from a second chance.
    Sometimes, seconds can lead to better decisions.
    A veces, las segundas pueden resultar en mejores decisiones.
    The act of repositioning something at a secondary level.
    In the tournament, the seconds had to prove their worth.
    En el torneo, los segundas tuvieron que demostrar su valía.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secundus', which means 'second'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give second chances
    to offer another opportunity or possibility.
    dar segundas
    second parts
    referring to a continuation or sequel of something.
    segundas partes
    of second-hand
    related to the secondary or less important field.
    de segundas

    Related Words

    first
    indicates the first position or instance.
    primero
    third
    indicates the third position or instance.
    tercero
    second hand
    used or second-quality item.
    segunda mano

    Slang Meanings

    Additional opportunity that is less valued.
    I don't want second chances, I'd rather do it right the first time.
    No quiero segundas, prefiero hacerlo bien la primera vez.
    Referring to a relationship that is not the main one.
    Sometimes there are seconds that turn into firsts.
    A veces hay segundas que se convierten en primeras.