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UK//ˈsɛkəndz//US//ˈsɛkəndz//

Significado de Seconds

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

In simple words: A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

Seconds en una frase

  • The race was decided by a few seconds.
  • Please wait a few seconds before speaking.
  • She finished the puzzle in under 60 seconds.
  • Count to ten, then take a deep breath for a few seconds.
  • He stared at the clock, counting the seconds before it rang.

Cómo usar Seconds

Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.

Grammar pattern

countable noun; can be used in expressions

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking; each tick is a 'second'.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Seconds

  • few seconds
  • split seconds
  • last seconds

Synonyms for Seconds

Opposites of Seconds

Common mistakes with Seconds

  • Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time.
  • Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts.
  • Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.

Compare Seconds with Moment, Instant

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre "Seconds"

¿Qué significa "Seconds"?

A short amount of time; one-sixtieth of a minute.

¿Cuál es la definición de "Seconds"?

A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

¿Cómo se usa "Seconds" en una frase?

The race was decided by a few seconds.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "Seconds"?

Please wait a few seconds before speaking.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "Seconds"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son moment, instant, tick.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de "Seconds"?

Significados opuestos incluyen minutes, hours.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "Seconds"?

Suele combinarse con few seconds, split seconds, last seconds.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "Seconds"?

Confused with 'minutes' when referring to short time. Using 'second' incorrectly instead of 'seconds' in plural contexts. Mispronouncing as 'sec-onds' instead of 'secs'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "Seconds"?

US: //ˈsɛkəndz//, UK: //ˈsɛkəndz//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar "Seconds"?

Used in both formal and informal contexts to measure time. Avoid using it when referring to longer time periods.