English–Spanish

“secondary” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/sekunˈdaɾjo/

Example

Este detalle es secundario.

This detail is secondary.

Illustration for secundario (secondary)

How to say “secondary” in Spanish

“Secondary” in Spanish is secundario.

A nonessential complement attached to a primary thing.

Full entry for secundario: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with secundario

Tiene un papel secundario en la película.

He has a supporting role in the film.

Tips for using secundario

  • The feminine noun la secundaria often denotes a secondary school in many Spanish-speaking countries, so context determines whether the word names rank or an educational institution.

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