momentarily

• Adverbio con dos sentidos principales según el dialecto. En inglés británico significa 'durante un tiempo muy breve' (por ejemplo, 'Se detuvo momentáneamente'). En inglés americano suele significar 'muy pronto' o 'en un momento' (por ejemplo, 'El avión aterrizará momentáneamente').

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on dialect. In British English, it means 'for a very short time' (e.g., 'He paused momentarily'). In American English, it more commonly means 'very soon' or 'in a moment' (e.g., 'The flight will be landing momentarily').

1. For a very short timeB2formal

   Lasting or happening for a brief moment.

   Por muy poco tiempo

   • He paused momentarily before answering the question.
   • The lights flickered momentarily during the storm.
   • She hesitated momentarily at the door.

   Sinónimosbrieflytransiently

   Antónimoseternallyforeverpermanently

2. Very soonB2informalamerican

   In a moment; shortly (primarily American English usage).

   en un momento

   • The flight will be landing momentarily.
   • Your order will be ready momentarily.
   • The manager will be with you momentarily.

   Sinónimospresentlyshortlysoon