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    Momentánea (en. Momentary)

    /mo-men-ˈta-nea/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that occurs or exists for a brief period.
    The joy was momentary; sadness soon returned.
    La alegría fue momentánea, pronto volvió la tristeza.
    Having a temporary or transitory nature.
    His fame was momentary; he could not sustain it for long.
    Su fama fue momentánea, no pudo sostenerla por mucho tiempo.
    Indicates an action or state of short duration.
    The pain was momentary and disappeared quickly.
    El dolor fue momentáneo y desapareció rápidamente.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'momentaneus,' meaning 'transitory, fleeting.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    momentary joy
    A happiness that does not last long.
    alegría momentánea
    momentary pain
    A discomfort that is only felt for a short time.
    dolor momentáneo
    momentary success
    A triumph that cannot be sustained over time.
    éxito momentáneo

    Related Words

    moment
    Unit of brief time; instant.
    momento
    momentariness
    Quality of being momentary.
    momentaneidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that lasts a little while, like a chill moment.
    The peace in the house was momentary; then my siblings started to fight.
    La paz en la casa fue momentánea, luego mis hermanos empezaron a pelear.
    A quick break before everything gets intense.
    We had a momentary calm at work, but it quickly filled up with tasks.
    Tuvimos una calma momentánea en el trabajo, pero ya se llenó de pendientes.