segundas

This is the 13800th most frequent Spanish word.


segundas

"Segundas" means "seconds" or "second ones."


The word 'segundas' is part of the phrase 'de segunda mano', which means 'second-hand' and refers to items that have been previously owned.

Mis zapatos son de segunda mano.

My shoes are second-hand.


Here, 'segundas' refers to 'second' as in 'second chances', emphasizing the ordinal usage of the term to describe an opportunity following another.

En las segundas oportunidades, uno debe esforzarse más.

In second chances, one must strive harder.


In this sentence, 'segundas' is used in the context of 'segundas entrevistas', meaning 'second interviews', describing the timing/order of these interviews.

A las segundas entrevistas suelen asistir menos candidatos.

Fewer candidates usually attend second interviews.