A1 Expression ニュートラル

Un momento

One moment

意味

Asking for a brief delay.

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文化的背景

The 'Italian Minute': Saying 'un momento' might mean 10 seconds or 10 minutes. It's a way to acknowledge the other person while continuing what you're doing. In the South, 'un momento' is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture where the thumb and fingers are bunched together and moved towards the mouth. In a professional setting, 'un momento' is a polite way to ask for a delay without sounding incompetent. It shows you are busy but attentive. On Italian WhatsApp, 'un momento' is often used to stop a group chat from moving too fast when a major piece of news is shared.

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The Finger Rule

Raise your index finger slightly when saying 'un momento' to be extra clear and polite.

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No 'Uno'!

Never say 'uno momento'. It's the most common 'gringo' mistake in Italy.

意味

Asking for a brief delay.

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The Finger Rule

Raise your index finger slightly when saying 'un momento' to be extra clear and polite.

⚠️

No 'Uno'!

Never say 'uno momento'. It's the most common 'gringo' mistake in Italy.

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The 'Per Favore' Add-on

Always add 'per favore' in shops to sound like a local who knows their manners.

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Regional Speed

In Milan, 'un momento' is fast. In Sicily, 'un momento' is a lifestyle.

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Fill in the correct article for 'momento'.

___ momento, per favore.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Un

In Italian, masculine nouns starting with 'm' take the article 'un'.

Match the phrase to the best situation.

When would you say 'Un momento, non capisco'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When someone is speaking too fast.

This phrase is used to pause the conversation for clarification.

Complete the dialogue.

Cameriere: 'Siete pronti per ordinare?' Cliente: 'No, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: un momento, per favore

The customer needs more time to look at the menu.

Which of these is a more informal version of 'un momento'?

Choose the informal synonym.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Un attimo

'Un attimo' is the most common informal way to say 'one moment'.

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Formality Levels

Informal
Un attimo! A sec!
Neutral
Un momento. One moment.
Formal
Un istante, prego. One instant, please.

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct article for 'momento'. Fill Blank A1

___ momento, per favore.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Un

In Italian, masculine nouns starting with 'm' take the article 'un'.

Match the phrase to the best situation. situation_matching A1

When would you say 'Un momento, non capisco'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When someone is speaking too fast.

This phrase is used to pause the conversation for clarification.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Cameriere: 'Siete pronti per ordinare?' Cliente: 'No, ___.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: un momento, per favore

The customer needs more time to look at the menu.

Which of these is a more informal version of 'un momento'? Choose A2

Choose the informal synonym.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Un attimo

'Un attimo' is the most common informal way to say 'one moment'.

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よくある質問

12 問

Yes, it is neutral. Adding 'per favore' makes it very polite.

No, that is Spanish. In Italian, it is always 'un momento'.

'Attimo' is slightly more informal and implies a shorter wait.

You can say 'un secondo' or 'un attimo'.

It's better to use 'un istante' or 'un breve ritardo' in formal writing.

Usually, but it can also mean a 'stage' or 'phase' of something.

Yes, 'momenti', used for 'moments'.

Use 'Aspettate un momento'.

Yes, it's a 'cute' diminutive version used informally.

The raised index finger is the most common.

Yes, but use a soft tone so you don't sound rude.

Constantly! It's a very rhythmic and emotional word.

関連フレーズ

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un attimo

synonym

a moment/instant

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un secondo

similar

a second

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aspetta

builds on

wait (informal)

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un istante

specialized form

an instant

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subito

contrast

immediately

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