secondhand

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "second-hand."
secondhand(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. de segunda mano (invariable)
Most of my clothing is secondhand.La mayoría de mi ropa es de segunda mano.
b. usado
It's important to check secondhand furniture for bedbugs.Es importante ver si hay chinches en los muebles usados.
c. de viejo (invariable)
There's a great secondhand bookstore near the college.Hay una gran librería de viejo cerca de la universidad.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. por terceros
I heard the rumor secondhand.Oí el rumor por terceros.
a. de segunda mano
I bought my guitar secondhand.Compré mi guitarra de segunda mano.
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