What does seconda in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word seconda in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use seconda in Italian.

The word seconda in Italian means second gear, second grade, second, second, seconde, depending on, second, second, second, secondly, second, second, 2nd, second, II, second, secondary, second, second, instant, according to, on the basis of, according to, along, according to, based on, second course, main course, second, second, second in command, executive officer, support, second, depending, depending on the situation, on a case by case basis, second-hand, vice, second, in the late evening, during the late evening, double park, second year, second home, mid-morning snack, second youth, Second World War, World War II, WWII, Second World War, second hand, second year of lower secondary school, second skin, second power, second republic, second choice, second opinion, court of second instance. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word seconda

second gear

sostantivo femminile (veicolo: marcia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Questa salita la si riesce a fare solo in seconda.

You will need to put the car in second gear if you want to make it up this slope.

second grade

sostantivo femminile (scuola: classe) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mia sorella è stata bocciata in seconda per cattiva condotta.

My sister had to repeat second grade due to her behavior.

second

sostantivo femminile (scala musicale) (musical interval)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La seconda è la sopratonica.

The second one is the supertonic.

second, seconde

sostantivo femminile (sport: posizione) (fencing, gymnastics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

In seconda sono fermi ben due giocatori in attesa di un buon tiro.

There are two players waiting for a good shot in second.

depending on

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (in base a)

Sceglierò la mia nuova macchina a seconda di quanto consuma.

I will choose my new car depending on how much fuel it uses.

second

aggettivo (2° di serie o elenco)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

È già la seconda volta che ti chiedo di non disturbarmi.

This is the second time I've asked you not to bother me.

second

aggettivo (competizione: posizionato 2°)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La medaglia d'argento viene assegnata al secondo classificato.

The silver medal is awarded to the person who comes second.

second

avverbio (competizione: al 2° posto)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Giulio è arrivato secondo alla maratona della sua città.

Giulio came second in his town's marathon.

secondly

avverbio (come seconda cosa)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Perché non vengo a vedere la partita? Primo, non piace il calcio; secondo, non ho tempo.

Why don't I come to see the match? Firstly, I don't like football; secondly, I don't have time.

second

(2° di serie o elenco)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Prendi la mazza da baseball, sei il secondo in battuta.

Go get the baseball bat, you're second to hit.

second, 2nd

sostantivo maschile (informale (2° giorno del mese)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il secondo di ogni mese si tiene il mercatino dell'usato.

The secondhand market is held every second day of the month.

second, II

sostantivo maschile (successione dinastica)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Vittorio Emanuele II fu il primo re d'Italia dopo la seconda guerra d'indipendenza e l'Impresa dei Mille.

Victor Emanuel II was the first king of Italy after the second war of independence and the feat of the One Thousand.

second

aggettivo (altro, nuovo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Quel calciatore è un secondo Maradona. Non ti darò una seconda possibilità.

This footballer is the next Maradona.

secondary

aggettivo (di minor importanza) (of less importance)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Sono biscotti di seconda scelta, ma sono comunque buonissimi.

These cookies are secondary, but they're still good.

second

sostantivo maschile (minuto secondo) (time)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Quest'auto passa da 0 a 100 chilometri orari in meno di 7 secondi.

This car can go from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds.

second, instant

sostantivo maschile (figurato (piccola quantità di tempo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Aspetta un secondo che mi sta squillando il telefono.

Hold on just a second, my phone is ringing.

according to

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (conformemente a)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Devi lavorare secondo le direttive.

You have to work according to the directives.

on the basis of

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (in base a, in proporzione a)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

I dividendi vengono ripartiti secondo le quote azionarie di ogni socio.

The dividends are divided on the basis of the shareholdings of each partner.

according to

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (stando a, nell'opinione di)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Secondo me, stai commettendo un grosso errore. Secondo la mappa, il tesoro è proprio qui.

According to the map, the treasure is right here.

along

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (seguendo un certo verso)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

I bottoni vanno applicati secondo la cucitura.

The buttons should be applied along the seam.

according to, based on

congiunzione (secondoché)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

I posti saranno assegnati secondo la disponibilità effettiva.

Seats will be allocated according to actual availability.

second course, main course

sostantivo maschile (cucina: seconda portata)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La carbonara era squisita; cosa c'è per secondo?

The carbonara pasta was delicious, what's the second course?

second

sostantivo maschile (unità di misura degli angoli) (unit of measure for angles)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

A quanti secondi equivale un radiante?

How many seconds are there in a radian?

second

sostantivo maschile (padrino in un duello) (dueling, boxing)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Giovanni sarà il secondo del duello.

Giovanni will be the second of the duel.

second in command, executive officer

sostantivo maschile (secondo in comando)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Le presento l'ammiraglio e il suo secondo.

Let me introduce the admiral and his first officer.

support, second

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (obsoleto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

depending

(in dipendenza)

depending on the situation

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

on a case by case basis

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. We decide on a case by case basis.

second-hand

vice

locuzione aggettivale (gerarchia militare (di secondo grado)

Carlo è un comandante in seconda.

Carlo is a vice captain.

second

locuzione avverbiale (veicoli, marce (usando la seconda marcia)

Ho fatto la salita in seconda.

I drove up the hill in second gear.

in the late evening, during the late evening

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

double park

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

second year

(university, 2 year course)

second home

mid-morning snack

second youth

Second World War, World War II

sostantivo femminile (conflitto storico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

WWII, Second World War

second hand

locuzione aggettivale (figurato (usato, non nuovo)

second year of lower secondary school

sostantivo femminile (secondo anno scolastico)

second skin

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

second power

second republic

second choice

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Questa carne è seconda scelta e non la voglio.

This meat is second choice and I don't want it.

second opinion

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

court of second instance

sostantivo maschile (giuridico: tribunale di secondo grado)

Abbiamo presentato ricorso innanzi a un tribunale di seconda istanza.

We submitted an appeal to a court of second instance.

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