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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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