Italian Phrase
È il secondo giro.
Meaning
Literally ‘It is the second lap.’ The sentence tells the listener that the current circuit, round, or turn being performed is the second one. It can refer to a race, a swimming pool, a bike ride, or even a figurative ‘second round’ of an activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform someone about the progress of a race, a training session, or any activity that is divided into repeated circuits. It’s also handy in casual conversation when you’re describing the second iteration of something, like the second round of a game or a second attempt at a task.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èilsecondogiro
È (essere)
Third‑person singular present of the verb ‘essere’, used for identification or description.
il (definite article)
Masculine singular definite article that must agree with the noun that follows.
secondo (ordinal adjective)
Ordinal adjective meaning ‘second’; it agrees in gender and number with the noun (masculine singular → secondo).
giro (noun)
Masculine noun meaning ‘lap’, ‘turn’, or ‘circuit’; commonly used in sports and everyday speech.
🗨In Conversation
Quanti giri mancano ancora?
How many laps are left?
È il secondo giro.
It’s the second lap.
✕Common Mistakes
È il seconda giro.
‘Seconda’ is feminine; ‘giro’ is masculine, so the adjective must be ‘secondo’.
È il due giro.
Using the cardinal number ‘due’ instead of the ordinal ‘secondo’ changes the meaning; you would say ‘È il due giro’, which is ungrammatical.
È la secondo giro.
The article must agree with the masculine noun ‘giro’; ‘la’ is feminine.
↔Alternatives
Siamo al secondo giro.
We are on the second lap.
È il giro numero due.
It’s lap number two.
Stiamo facendo il secondo giro.
We are doing the second lap.
Cultural Tip
In Italian sports commentary, ‘giro’ is the go‑to word for any repeated circuit – whether it’s a Formula 1 track, a cycling race, or a swimming pool. The phrase is neutral in register, so it works both in a formal broadcast and in a casual chat with friends. Remember that the article and ordinal must match the gender of the noun; for a feminine noun you would say ‘la seconda …’ (e.g., ‘la seconda tappa’).