segundo
segúndo with stress marks
second (time unit)
Usage Note
Segundo refers to the standard unit of time and is used in both formal and casual contexts to express brief durations. It is frequently paired with Spanish-derived numbers when counting or describing a specific amount of time.
Examples
" Sandali lang, isang segundo. "
Natural Translation
Just a moment, one second.
Literal Translation
Moment only, one second.
" Isang segundo lang ito. "
Natural Translation
This only takes a second.
Literal Translation
One second only this.
" Kahit isang segundo lang ang pagkakaiba, malaki ang epekto nito sa resulta ng karera. "
Natural Translation
Even if the difference is just one second, it has a big effect on the result of the race.
Literal Translation
Even one second only the difference, big the effect this on result of race.
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