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.