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    Momentáneo (en. Momentary)

    /mo·men·ta·neo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That occurs or presents itself at a specific moment, but does not last.
    The effect of the medication is momentary.
    El efecto del medicamento es momentáneo.
    That lasts a short time;
    The support he received was momentary.
    El apoyo que recibió fue momentáneo.
    Refers to sensations or perceptions that arise and disappear quickly.
    The pleasure was momentary, then he felt empty.
    El placer fue momentáneo, luego se sintió vacío.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'momentaneus', which means 'of a moment' or 'instantaneous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    momentary moment
    An instant that passes quickly.
    momento momentáneo
    momentary decision
    A decision made without a prolonged reflection process.
    decisión momentánea
    momentary happiness
    A state of happiness that is brief and not lasting.
    felicidad momentánea

    Related Words

    moment
    A short period in time.
    momento
    instant
    A very brief moment.
    instante
    fleeting
    Something that happens quickly or does not last.
    pasajero

    Slang Meanings

    Fleeting
    The fun was fleeting at the party.
    La diversión fue fugaz en la fiesta.
    Short-lived
    That break was short-lived, it barely helped.
    Ese descanso fue cortito, casi no sirvió.