Por un momento
Example: Por un momento, pensé que había perdido las llaves.
Definition
"Por un momento" is a Spanish expression meaning 'for a moment' or 'for a short time.' It indicates a brief period during which something occurs or is perceived, as in the example phrase: 'Por un momento, pensé que había perdido las llaves,' meaning 'For a moment, I thought I had lost the keys.'
Translations
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for a moment -
even -
per un moment -
un instant -
für einen Moment
Etymology
The phrase "por un momento" combines 'por,' derived from Latin 'per' meaning 'through' or 'for,' with 'un momento,' where 'momento' comes from Latin 'momentum,' meaning 'movement' or 'moment.' Together, they form a common Spanish expression used to denote a short duration.
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"Por un momento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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