De momento
Example: De momento, no hay planes para salir esta noche.
Definition
"De momento" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate the current moment or present time, often meaning 'for now' or 'at the moment.' It expresses that something is true or applicable temporarily, as in the example: 'De momento, no hay planes para salir esta noche' (For now, there are no plans to go out tonight).
Etymology
The phrase "de momento" originates from Spanish, combining 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from,' and 'momento,' which comes from the Latin 'momentum,' meaning 'moment' or 'importance.' Did you know? The Latin root 'momentum' also gave rise to the English word 'moment,' highlighting the shared linguistic heritage.
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"De momento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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