momento

/moˈmen.to/

moment

Aspetta un momento, per favore!

Wait a moment, please!

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A very brief period of time; an instant.

In questo momento sto lavorando.

At this moment, I'm working.

Used in both formal and informal contexts.

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An occasion or particular time, especially one considered significant.

Quel momento della nostra vita è stato indimenticabile.

That moment in our lives was unforgettable.

Often used in storytelling or personal reflections.

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The present time; now.

Al momento non ho soldi.

At the moment, I don't have money.

Synonymous with 'currently' or 'right now'.

Collocations

the right moment

for a moment

at the moment

Avoid translating 'momento' as 'momentum' (which is 'impulso' or 'quantità di moto' in Italian). 'Momento' refers to time, not physical motion.

Use 'momento' for brief periods of time or specific instances. For longer durations, use 'periodo', 'fase', or 'tempo'.

From Latin *momentum* (movement, instant), derived from *movēre* (to move).

Used in both singular and plural forms. In Italian, 'momento' can also refer to a 'moment' in time (e.g., 'un momento difficile' = a difficult time).

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Dizionario Italiano-Inglese