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Italian word

momento

moment, instant

Looks like

momentum

impetus, forward force

⚠️ The trap

'Momento' is a point in time. Italian physics uses 'momento' for angular momentum, but in everyday speech it never means forward drive or impetus.

To say "impetus, forward force" in Italian:

slancio / impulso (for momentum)

"momento" in English means:

moment, instant

Example

"Aspetta un momento."

"Wait a moment."

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