A1 — Beginnernoun
minuto
minute
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
momentoistanteattimosecondo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
oragiornoannoeternità
Usage note
'Minuto' = minute (60 seconds). 'Momento' = moment (vague duration). 'Istante' = instant (very brief). 'Secondo' = second (shorter unit). 'Ora' = hour (longer unit).
Example
"Aspetta solo cinque minuti, per favore."
"Wait just five minutes, please."
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