Significado
Used to politely ask someone to wait briefly.
Contexto cultural
Very common in shops and cafes. Often used with a smile to be extra polite. Used frequently in business. Often used with 'regáleme' (give me).
Smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite.
Don't over-use
Don't say it too many times in one conversation.
Significado
Used to politely ask someone to wait briefly.
Smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite.
Don't over-use
Don't say it too many times in one conversation.
Use 'Un segundito'
Use this for a very friendly, informal vibe.
Context matters
In Spain, it's very common in bars.
Teste-se
Complete the phrase.
____ momento, por favor.
'Momento' is masculine.
Which is the most polite?
How do you ask someone to wait?
It is the standard polite form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Un momento, por favor.
It is used to request a brief delay.
Finish the dialogue.
A: ¿Puedes ayudarme? B: ____.
It acknowledges the request.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios____ momento, por favor.
'Momento' is masculine.
How do you ask someone to wait?
It is the standard polite form.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
It is used to request a brief delay.
A: ¿Puedes ayudarme? B: ____.
It acknowledges the request.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
Yes, it can sound impatient. Always add 'por favor'.
No, the phrase is gender-neutral.
It's better to use 'Por favor, espere un momento' in writing.
Use 'Espera un rato' instead.
Yes, it is universally understood.
It's a soft tap, not a hard English 'r'.
No, 'por favor' is the standard polite request.
It is neutral and polite.
You don't pluralize it; it's a fixed phrase.
Yes, but 'Un segundito' is more natural.
It is one of the most common phrases in Spanish.
Frases relacionadas
Un segundo
synonymOne second
Espera un poco
similarWait a little
Ya te atiendo
builds onI'll attend to you now
Un momentito
specialized formA tiny moment
