Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Segundo
[/seˈɡũdu/]
Second
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute.
Unidade de tempo igual a 1/60 de um minuto.
Example
Só um segundo!
Just a second!
Etymology
'Segundo' originates from the Latin 'Secundus', initially meaning 'following'. This term has evolved to designate the second unit of time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Segundo' appears in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken and written language throughout Portuguese-speaking areas.