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"Third person" is a noun which is often translated as "la tercera persona", and "second" is a noun which is often translated as "el segundo". Learn more about the difference between "third person" and "second" below.
third person(
thuhrd
puhr
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sihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (grammar)
a. la tercera persona (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the third person in Spanish class today.Aprendimos como conjugar los verbos regulares en la tercera persona en la clase de español hoy.
2. (literature)
a. la tercera persona (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The novel begins in the third person, but transitions to being a first person narrative.La novela comienza en la tercera persona, pero se convierte en una narrativa en primera persona.
a. la tercera persona (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Cindy was arrested with her boyfriend and a third person for attempted burglary.Cindy fue arrestada con su novio y una tercera persona por intento de robo.
4. (legal)
a. el tercero (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The liability insurance only covers injuries to third persons, but not the owner or tenant.El seguro de responsabilidad solo cubre lesiones a terceros, pero no al propietario ni al inquilino.
second(
seh
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kihnd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (time)
a. el segundo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This car goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in three seconds.Este carro acelera de 0 a 60 millas por hora en tres segundos.
a. el instante (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Come here right this second!¡Ven aquí este instante!
b. el segundo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That second, I decided to make some changes in my life.Ese segundo, decidí hacer algunos cambios en mi vida.
a. el segundo (M), la segunda (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The first place winner finished two minutes before the second.El ganador del primer lugar finalizó dos minutos antes del segundo.
4. (in dates)
a. el segundo (M) (boxing)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The boxer's second tried to close the cut after a brutal round.El segundo del boxeador intentó cerrar la herida después de una ronda brutal.
b. el padrino (M) (duel)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Who was Alexander Hamilton's second?¿Quién fue el padrino de Alexander Hamilton?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. segundo
They live in the second largest house on the block.Viven en la segunda casa más grande de la cuadra.
a. en segundo lugar
Real Madrid finished second in the league to their eternal rivals.El Real Madrid terminó en segundo lugar por debajo de sus rivales eternos.
a. en segundo lugar
First, it's too expensive. Second, it's just a bad idea.Primero, es demasiado costoso. Y en segundo lugar, es simplemente una mala idea.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to agree with)
a. secundar
I second the notion that the law should be abolished.Secundo la idea de que la ley debe ser abolida.
