Por el momento
Example: Por el momento, no tenemos planes para salir mañana.
Definition
"Por el momento" is an expression used to indicate the current time or situation, meaning 'for now' or 'at the moment.' It suggests that something is true or will happen only temporarily or up to this point in time.
Etymology
The expression "por el momento" comes from Spanish, where "por" means 'for' or 'by,' and "el momento" means 'the moment' or 'the time.' It literally translates to 'for the moment,' reflecting its use to denote a temporary or current state.
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"Por el momento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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