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"Segundo" is a form of "segundo", an adjective which is often translated as "second". "Quinto" is a form of "quinto", an adjective which is often translated as "fifth". Learn more about the difference between "segundo" and "quinto" below.
segundo(
seh
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goon
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. second
La segunda vez que viajé a España, terminé quedándome por tres años.The second time I traveled to Spain, I ended up staying for three years.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. deputy
La gerente no está aquí, pero pueden hablar con su segundo.The manager isn't here, but you can speak with her deputy.
a. second one
Escucha, el primero es el mío y el segundo es el tuyo.Listen, the first one is mine and the second one is yours.
quinto(
keen
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fifth
Llegar en quinto lugar es mejor que llegar de último.Coming in fifth place is better than finishing last.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (fraction)
5. (beverage)
a. small bottle of beer
Estar en Murcia y no parar para tomarse un quinto es un pecado.To be in Murcia and not stop to drink a small bottle of beer is a sin.
a. five cents (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Ese cuate tacaño no te prestará ni un quinto.That cheap guy won't even lend you five cents.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
