En segundo lugar
Example: En segundo lugar, debemos terminar la tarea antes del viernes.
Definition
"En segundo lugar" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate the second point or item in a sequence, often during explanations or lists. It means 'secondly' or 'in the second place,' helping to organize ideas in a clear and logical order.
Translations
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secondly -
ten tweede -
en segon lloc -
deuxièmement -
zweitens
Etymology
The phrase "en segundo lugar" comes from Spanish, where "en" means 'in,' "segundo" means 'second,' and "lugar" means 'place.' Together, they literally translate to 'in second place,' reflecting its use in ordering or ranking items or points. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in speeches and writing to structure arguments smoothly.
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"En segundo lugar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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