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secundario

secondary

adjective seh-koon-DAH-ryoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin secundarius (of the second rank).

Also means

minor

Usage Note

Secundario means secondary in rank, importance, or education (escuela secundaria = secondary school / high school). In film and theatre, papel secundario means a supporting role. The phrase efecto secundario (side effect) is very common in medical contexts. The feminine form is secundaria.

Examples

"Eso es un asunto secundario por ahora."

Natural Translation

That is a secondary matter for now.

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