Significado
A perfect time for an action.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Avos' (relying on luck) is deeply ingrained. 'Удачный момент' is the positive outcome of 'Avos'—when things just work out. In Russian business culture, relationships are key. An 'удачный момент' for a deal often depends on the personal mood of the partner. In big cities like Moscow, 'удачный момент' is often associated with avoiding the legendary traffic jams. Some Russians believe you shouldn't talk about an 'удачный момент' before it happens, or you might 'jinx' (сглазить) it.
Use with 'Воспользоваться'
If you want to sound advanced, use 'воспользоваться удачным моментом' (to take advantage of...). It's a very common professional phrase.
Don't over-rely on 'Удача'
Remember that 'удачный' is for timing. If a person is lucky, they are 'удачливый' or 'везучий'.
Significado
A perfect time for an action.
Use with 'Воспользоваться'
If you want to sound advanced, use 'воспользоваться удачным моментом' (to take advantage of...). It's a very common professional phrase.
Don't over-rely on 'Удача'
Remember that 'удачный' is for timing. If a person is lucky, they are 'удачливый' or 'везучий'.
The 'Avos' connection
Russians love the idea of a 'lucky moment' because it justifies waiting for the perfect chance rather than forcing things.
Photography context
If you are taking a photo of a friend, say 'О, удачный момент!' when they smile perfectly.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'удачный момент'.
Я ждал __________, чтобы пригласить её на свидание.
After the verb 'ждать', the Genitive case is often used for abstract nouns or things being anticipated.
Which sentence is the most natural?
How do you say 'I took advantage of the lucky moment'?
'Воспользоваться' + Instrumental is the standard way to say 'to take advantage of'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a beautiful sunset and have your camera ready.
This is the perfect exclamation for a lucky timing in photography.
Complete the dialogue.
— Почему ты не купил билеты вчера? — Я ждал...
Again, 'ждать' triggers the Genitive case here.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЯ ждал __________, чтобы пригласить её на свидание.
After the verb 'ждать', the Genitive case is often used for abstract nouns or things being anticipated.
How do you say 'I took advantage of the lucky moment'?
'Воспользоваться' + Instrumental is the standard way to say 'to take advantage of'.
You see a beautiful sunset and have your camera ready.
This is the perfect exclamation for a lucky timing in photography.
— Почему ты не купил билеты вчера? — Я ждал...
Again, 'ждать' triggers the Genitive case here.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in a business report or a text message to a friend.
Yes, but 'удачный' sounds more specific to 'opportune' or 'lucky' timing.
You can say 'неудачный момент' (an unlucky/bad moment).
Я жду удачного момента.
It's close, but 'удачный момент' focuses on the *time*, while 'возможность' focuses on the *option*.
Yes, if you are talking about the timing of the proposal or a specific photo.
That is the Genitive case, used after verbs like 'ждать' (to wait).
Very often, especially in economic news about buying stocks or currency.
Yes, 'миг' is more poetic and shorter than 'момент'.
Slang users might say 'чёткий момент' or 'удачный варик' (variation).
Frases relacionadas
Подходящий момент
synonymSuitable moment
Лови момент
builds onSeize the moment
Счастливый случай
similarLucky chance
В кои-то веки
contrastOnce in a blue moon
Звездный час
specialized formFinest hour
