second

US /ˈsek.ənd/
UK /ˈsek.ənd/
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secondo

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute, or 60 short beats of the heart

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The race was won by a mere second.
La gara è stata vinta per un solo secondo.
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Wait a second, I need to check something.
Aspetta un secondo, devo controllare una cosa.
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secondo, seconda posizione

a person or thing that is next after the first in order, rank, or importance

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She finished second in the race.
È arrivata seconda nella gara.
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This is my second attempt.
Questo è il mio secondo tentativo.
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secondo

coming after the first in order, rank, or importance; 2nd

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He lives on the second floor.
Vive al secondo piano.
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This is the second time I've visited this city.
Questa è la seconda volta che visito questa città.
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appoggiare, secondare

to express formal support for a motion or proposal made by another person so that it can be discussed or voted on

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I'd like to second that motion.
Vorrei appoggiare quella mozione.
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The proposal was seconded by several members.
La proposta è stata appoggiata da diversi membri.
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