second

one of the units used for measuring time, equal to 60 seconds or half a minute

segundo (de tiempo)

• a second

Collocations wait for a second · take a second look

• Wait a second while I get my coat.

  Espera un segundo mientras me pongo el abrigo.

the next in order after first, or the person who comes second in a competition or race

segundo (en orden)

• in second place

Collocations second place · come in second

• She came in second in the race.

  Ella llegó en segundo lugar en la carrera.

a part of something, especially a small or separate part

parte (de algo)

• a second of sth

Collocations second opinion · second chance

• He gave me a second chance to explain.

  Me dio una segunda oportunidad para explicar.

a person who supports or speaks for someone else, especially in court or parliament

segundo (abogado)

• second somebody

Collocations second a motion · act as second to sb

• He acted as second to the defendant.

  Él actuó como segundo para el acusado.

a small amount of something, especially when it is added to a larger amount

poco (de algo)

• a second of sth

Collocations second helpings · second serving

• She had a second helping of dessert.

  Ella tomó una segunda porción de postre.

the number two, written as '2'

dos (número)

• number two

Collocations second floor · second row

• The meeting is on the second floor.

  La reunión está en el segundo piso.

a note that is one tone higher than another note, or a line on the musical staff where this note is written

segundo (en música)

• second of sth

Collocations second violin · second voice

• The second violin plays a different melody.

  El violín segundo toca una melodía diferente.

a player who is the substitute for another player in a team sport, or who plays after the main players have finished playing

suplente (en deportes)

• second of sth

Collocations second team · second string

• He's the second goalkeeper.

  Él es el segundo portero.