English

Noun

secondo ‎(plural secondos)

1. (music) The second part in a concerted piece.

See also

• primo

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /seˈkon.do/, [s̪eˈkon̪d̪o]
• Hyphenation: se‧cón‧do
• Rhymes: -ondo

Alternative forms

• (abbreviation) 2º m, 2ª f
• (in names of monarchs and popes, the second): (abbreviation) II

Etymology 1

From Latin secundus ‎(“he who follows, second”), from sequor ‎(“to follow”).

Adjective

secondo m ‎(feminine singular seconda, masculine plural secondi, feminine plural seconde)

1. (before the noun) second
2. (in names of monarchs and popes, after the name) the second

Adverb

secondo

1. as per, per
2. according to

Noun

secondo m ‎(plural secondi)

1. second (unit of time)
2. second (in boxing or duelling)
3. second mate, executive officer (in the navy)
4. main course (of a meal)
5. latter (relating to or being the second of two items)

Derived terms

See also

• minuto
• ora

Etymology 2

From Latin secundum (preposition and adverb) ‎(“after, behind, according to”)

Preposition

secondo

1. according to

See also

• Appendix:Italian numbers