un momento
adverbCEFR A1
What does “un momento” mean in English?
one moment
Example sentences
Un momento, por favor. Busco la respuesta.
One moment, please. I'm looking for the answer.
—¿Vienes? —Un momento.
—Are you coming? —Just a moment.
Un momentito, ya casi termino.
Just a sec, I'm almost done.
How to use it
Un momento means 'one moment' / 'just a moment'. Used to ask for a brief pause. Variant: un momentito (more affectionate / lighter).
Common mistake
The diminutive momentito softens the wait request — friendlier than un momento. Both are correct; pick by tone.