Momentos (en. Moments)
/moˈmentos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Brief intervals in time.
We remember the happy moments of our childhood.
Recordamos los momentos felices de nuestra infancia.
Significant situations or experiences.
There were difficult moments during the negotiation.
Hubo momentos difíciles durante la negociación.
Units of time that can be longer or shorter, depending on the context.
We had pleasant moments chatting.
Pasamos momentos agradables conversando.
Etymology
From Latin 'momentum', which means 'movement' or 'moment' in the sense of time.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unforgettable moments
Moments that cannot be forgotten.
momentos inolvidables
in moments of crisis
During difficult situations.
en momentos de crisis
moments of joy
Instances full of happiness.
momentos de alegría
decisive moment
A moment that changes the course of events.
momento decisivo
Related Words
instant
A very brief unit of time.
instante
time
The duration during which events occur.
tiempo
occurrence
The appearance of an event or fact.
ocurrencia
Slang Meanings
chill moments
Those were chill moments when everything was relaxed.
Esos fueron momentos chill en los que todo era relajado.
reaction moments
In reaction moments, we have to act quickly.
En los momentos de reacción, tenemos que actuar rápido.