segundo

Definitions of segundo
  1. noun
    the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
    synonyms: segunda
  2. noun
    the officer below the master on a commercial ship
    synonyms: primer oficial
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    type of:
    oficial
    a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
  3. noun
    someone who relieves a commander
    synonyms: segundo de a bordo
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    type of:
    lugarteniente
    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
  4. noun
    1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
    synonyms: chispitina, momento, secretario
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    type of:
    unidad de tiempo
    a unit for measuring time periods
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