segunda
/seˈɡunda/
The Spanish word segunda means.
segunda is an ordinal number used to describe the position of something after the first.
Which one should you use?
While segunda refers to the ordinal position (second), it is also the feminine form of segundo, which can mean 'a second' (the unit of time).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes its gender to match the noun it modifies: use segundo for masculine nouns and segunda for feminine nouns. The form takes the suffix '-as' to agree with feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈɡunda/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, hacer la segunda is a slang expression meaning to support someone or act as a wingman to help them achieve a goal.
- Spanish has a specific term segundón to describe a person who always comes in second or is forever the underdog.
- The word segunda is used in the phrase de segunda, which can describe someone or something as being 'second-rate' or inferior in quality.
Examples in context
- El segundo lugar en la competición es para ella.The second place in the competition is hers.
- La casa que visitamos fue nuestra segunda opción.The house we visited was our second option.
- Me voy a reunir con la segunda más tarde.I'm going to meet with the second one later.
- El primer plan no funcionó, así que probaremos con la segunda solución.The first plan didn't work, so we'll try the second solution.
- la segunda vezThe second time
- Es la segunda vez que vengo.It is the second time I have come.
- Ella vive en la segunda planta.She lives on the second floor.
- Esta es mi segunda oportunidad.This is my second chance.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a clothing store.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta camisa roja?Do you like this red shirt?
- LucíaNo, prefiero la segunda opción.No, I prefer the second option.
- DanielLa segunda es de color azul.The second one is blue.
- LucíaSí, esa es perfecta para mí.Yes, that one is perfect for me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry segunda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
