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How to Say "moments" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “moments” is “momentos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
specific brief instances in time
A series of three small, distinct, colorful vignettes arranged horizontally, depicting fleeting actions: a single raindrop hitting a puddle, a camera flash going off, and a tiny bird taking flight from a branch.

Examples

Necesito unos momentos para terminar el correo.

I need a few moments to finish the email.

Compartimos muchos momentos felices durante las vacaciones.

We shared many happy moments during the vacation.

Masculine Plural

Since the single word ('momento') is masculine, the plural form 'momentos' is also masculine and requires masculine adjectives and articles: 'los momentos' (the moments), 'pocos momentos' (few moments).

Using 'horas' instead of 'momentos'

Mistake: “Dame unas horas para pensarlo (when you mean a short time).”

Correction: Dame unos momentos para pensarlo. (Use 'momentos' for brief, general time; 'horas' implies a longer, specific duration.)

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