A1 — Beginnernoun
momento
moment, instant
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
istanteattimosecondominuto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
eternitàeraperiodoera lunghissima
Usage note
'Momento' = moment (general). 'Istante' = instant (very brief). 'Attimo' = instant (poetic/literary). 'Secondo' = second. 'Eternità' = eternity (opposite).
Example
"Aspetta un momento, arrivo subito."
"Wait a moment, I'll be right there."
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