moment

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BrE /ˈmɒ.mənt/ AmE /ˈmɑː.mənt/

noun en → es

1 TIME [singular] A2

a short period of time, especially a particular one

momento, instante

  • at this moment

Collocations for the moment · in that moment

  • I'll be there in a moment.

    Estaré allí en un momento.

2 OPPORTUNITY [singular] B1

an opportunity or occasion for doing something, especially one that does not happen often

oportunidad, ocasión

  • take advantage of the moment

Collocations a golden moment · make the most of a moment

  • This is our chance to make the most of this moment.

    Esta es nuestra oportunidad para aprovechar este momento.

1 PHYSICAL [singular] B1

a small amount or part of something, especially when it is not possible to measure how much exactly

poco, cantidad pequeña

  • a moment of silence

Collocations moment of truth · moment of peace

  • There was a moment of silence for the victims.

    Hubo un momento de silencio por las víctimas.

2 EMOTION [singular] B1

a feeling or experience, especially one that is strong and sudden

sentimiento, experiencia

  • in a moment of weakness

Collocations moment of joy · moment of sadness

  • She had a moment of realization.

    Ella tuvo un momento de revelación.