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    Momentáneamente (en. Momentarily)

    /momentaˈneamente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates that something occurs for a short period of time.
    The machine stopped momentarily for maintenance.
    La máquina se detuvo momentáneamente para realizar mantenimiento.
    Refers to a transitory state or action.
    Momentarily, all systems are online.
    Momentáneamente, todos los sistemas están en línea.
    Used to describe a situation that is not permanent.
    The problem was temporarily resolved but could arise again.
    El problema fue resuelto momentáneamente pero podría volver a surgir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'momentaneus', which means 'lasting a moment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    momentarily unwell
    To be out of service temporarily due to illness or indisposition.
    momentáneamente indispuesto
    momentary suspension
    Temporary halt of an activity or process.
    suspensión momentánea

    Related Words

    moment
    Unit of brief or specific time.
    momento
    ephemeral
    That lasts for a short time.
    efímero

    Slang Meanings

    Almost never, used in informal contexts to indicate that something is very rare or infrequent.
    This place is momentarily full, I don't think it will be back soon.
    Este lugar está momentáneamente lleno, no creo que vuelva pronto.
    Fleeting, used in a colloquial context to refer to a situation that will not last.
    That happiness was momentary, everything became complicated again.
    Esa felicidad fue momentáneamente, todo se volvió a complicar.