secondary

• Describe algo que tiene menor importancia, rango o valor en comparación con otra cosa; que sigue o viene después de lo primero o principal, o que depende de ello.

Describes something that is of lesser importance, rank, or value than something else; coming after the first or primary.

1. Less importantB1formal

   Coming after the first in importance or position; not primary.

   secundario

   • Safety is our primary concern; cost is secondary.
   • The secondary effects of the policy were unexpected.
   • Her career was secondary to her family responsibilities.

   Sinónimosancillaryinferiorlessermarginalminorperipheralsubordinatesubsidiary

   Antónimoschiefforemostmainprimaryprincipal

2. Derived or resultingB2formal

   Coming from or caused by something else; not original.

   secundario

   • The secondary infection developed after the initial illness.
   • Secondary sources provide analysis of primary data.
   • The secondary market deals with previously issued securities.

   Sinónimosconsequentdependentderivativederivedindirectresultantsecondhand

   Antónimosdirectinitialoriginalprimaryroot

3. Education levelA2formal

   Relating to education for children typically between the ages of 11 and 18.

   Educación secundaria

   • She teaches at a secondary school in London.
   • Secondary education is compulsory in most countries.
   • He completed his secondary studies with honors.

   Antónimosprimary

• Sustantivo que designa algo menos importante, segundo en rango u orden, o que deriva de algo primario o principal.

A noun referring to something that is of lesser importance, second in rank or order, or derived from something primary.

incontable

1. Person in second positionB2formal

   A person who acts as a deputy or assistant to a primary person.

   Persona que actúa como suplente o asistente de otra principal

   • The secondary will take over if the manager is unavailable.
   • He served as a secondary to the chief negotiator.

   Sinónimosaidealternateassistantbackupdeputyproxysecondsubordinate

2. Secondary school studentA2informalbritish

   A student attending a secondary school (high school).

   estudiante de secundaria

   • The secondaries are on their lunch break now.
   • She is a secondary at the local comprehensive school.