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"En segunda" is a phrase which is often translated as "in second gear", and "en primera clase" is a phrase which is often translated as "in first class". Learn more about the difference between "en segunda" and "en primera clase" below.
en segunda(
ehn
 
seh
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goon
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dah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in second gear
Es mejor subir esta cuesta en segunda que en tercera.It's better to go up this hill in second gear than in third gear.
a. in second
Nuestro equipo quedó en segunda posición en la clasificación general.Our team was in second place in the general league table.
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en primera clase(
ehn
 
pree
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meh
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rah
 
klah
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seh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in first class
Viajé en el mismo vuelo que el senador, pero él estaba en primera clase.I was in the same plane as the senator, but he was in first class.
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