A1 Expression Neutral

Un segundo.

Just a second.

Meaning

Used to ask for a very short wait.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'Ahorita', which can mean anything from 'right now' to 'in a few hours'. 'Un segundo' is more specific and less ambiguous.

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Hand gesture

Raise your index finger when saying it for extra clarity.

Meaning

Used to ask for a very short wait.

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Hand gesture

Raise your index finger when saying it for extra clarity.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

____ segundo, por favor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Un

Segundo is masculine, so it requires 'Un'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

____ segundo, por favor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Un

Segundo is masculine, so it requires 'Un'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but 'Un momento' is slightly better.

Related Phrases

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Un momento

synonym

A moment

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