Segunda (en. Second)

/seɡunˈda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of time equivalent to one of sixty parts of a minute.
There are twenty seconds before the game starts.
Mayroong dalawampung segundo bago magsimula ang laro.
The second position in a series or group.
He secured the second place in the competition.
Nakuha niya ang pangalawang pwesto sa paligsahan.
verb
To do something a second time or action.
I need to second the questions I didn’t answer.
Kailangan kong segunda ang mga tanong na hindi ko nasagot.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

second hand
Used item or equipment being sold.
segunda mano

Related Words

second
The second part or level in a series.
pangalawa

Slang Meanings

If this doesn't work, we have a second option.
If this doesn't work, we have a second option.
Kung hindi ito mag-work, may segunda tayong option.
Who's getting a second chance to continue?
Don't lose hope, there might be a second chance!
Huwag kang mawalan ng pag-asa, baka may segunda pa 'yan!
I just tagged along with their outing even though I had no plans.
I just joined their outing even though I had no intention.
Nag-segunda na lang ako sa outing nila kahit wala akong balak.