Significado
Asking someone to pause briefly.
Contexto cultural
Time is often seen as flexible. If someone says 'un moment', it might mean 30 seconds or 5 minutes. Don't take the literal 'moment' too strictly. People in Transylvania are stereotypically known for being 'ardelenește' (slow and steady). Their 'moment' might be longer than a Bucharest 'moment'. In the capital, life is faster. 'O secundă' is often used instead of 'un moment' to emphasize speed. The accent is softer, and you might hear 'Așteaptî' with a slightly different vowel sound at the end.
The Finger Gesture
In Romania, holding up your index finger while saying this phrase is a very common and polite non-verbal cue.
Don't over-wait
If you say 'un moment', try to return to the conversation within a minute, or say 'revin imediat' (I'll be right back).
Significado
Asking someone to pause briefly.
The Finger Gesture
In Romania, holding up your index finger while saying this phrase is a very common and polite non-verbal cue.
Don't over-wait
If you say 'un moment', try to return to the conversation within a minute, or say 'revin imediat' (I'll be right back).
Politeness
Adding 'te rog' (informal) or 'vă rog' (formal) makes this phrase 100% more effective.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct informal form of the verb.
________ un moment, te rog!
The informal imperative for 'tu' is 'așteaptă'.
Which phrase is the most appropriate for a doctor?
You are at the hospital and need the doctor to wait.
In a formal setting like a hospital, the plural/polite form and 'vă rog' are necessary.
Complete the dialogue.
Prieten: Mergem? Tu: ________, nu găsesc cheile.
The context of losing keys requires asking for a pause.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on a business call and need to check a file.
Business calls require formal register.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Ways to say 'Wait'
Informal
- • Așteaptă
- • Stai un pic
- • O secundă
Formal
- • Așteptați
- • Vă rog să așteptați
- • O clipă, vă rog
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios________ un moment, te rog!
The informal imperative for 'tu' is 'așteaptă'.
You are at the hospital and need the doctor to wait.
In a formal setting like a hospital, the plural/polite form and 'vă rog' are necessary.
Prieten: Mergem? Tu: ________, nu găsesc cheile.
The context of losing keys requires asking for a pause.
Situation: You are on a business call and need to check a file.
Business calls require formal register.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, it's neutral. However, with strangers, always use 'Așteptați un moment, vă rog'.
Yes! 'O clipă' (a blink/moment) is a very poetic and common alternative.
'Secundă' is more literal (1 second), while 'moment' is more general.
Use 'Așteaptă-mă'.
Frases relacionadas
Stai un pic
synonymStay/Wait a bit
O secundă
similarOne second
Răbdare
builds onPatience
Nu pleca
contrastDon't leave
Așteaptă-mă
specialized formWait for me
