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Translation
espera un momento
Romanization
espera un momento
Pronunciation
eh-speh-rah oon moh-men-toh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
espera un momento — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "wait a minute".
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You say "espera un momento" in Spanish. The romanized form is "espera un momento", and a simple pronunciation cue is "eh-speh-rah oon moh-men-toh".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "eh-speh-rah oon moh-men-toh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "espera un momento".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.