momentarily

• Advérbio com dois sentidos principais dependendo do dialeto. No inglês britânico significa 'por um breve momento' (ex.: 'Ele parou momentaneamente'). No inglês americano costuma significar 'muito em breve' ou 'a qualquer momento' (ex.: 'O avião vai pousar a qualquer momento').

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 um instante

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

   Sinônimosbrieflytransiently

   Antônimoseternallyforeverpermanently

2. Very soonB2informalamerican

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

   Em instantes

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

   Sinônimospresentlyshortlysoon