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"Secundario" is an adjective which is often translated as "secondary", and "terciario" is an adjective which is often translated as "Tertiary". Learn more about the difference between "secundario" and "terciario" below.
secundario(
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koon
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dah
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not main)
a. secondary
Resolvimos los problemas secundarios, pero todavía no abordamos la cuestión principal.We solved the secondary problems, but we still haven't addressed the main issue.
b. side
La pérdida de cabello y la aparición de acné son algunos efectos secundarios del uso de esteroides.Hair loss and acne are some of the side effects of steroids.
c. supporting (film, theater, television)
Nunca me dieron un papel principal. Siempre fui actor secundario.I never got a leading role. I always performed as a supporting actor.
terciario(
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syah
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ryoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
