Meaning
moment, instant, second
- bit
In a sentence
Aspetta un attimo, arrivo subito.
Wait a second, I'm coming right away.
Hai un attimo per parlare adesso?
Do you have a moment to talk now?
Non ho avuto un attimo libero oggi.
I haven't had a free moment today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| attimo | masculine · singular |
| attimi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in speech for brief requests: Un attimo! or Aspetta un attimo. It sounds more natural than un momento in casual conversation.
- For tiny amounts, use un attimo colloquially; a bit more standard is un po'. Don't use it for measurable quantities.
- Often appears in fixed expressions with a: in un attimo, in un attimo di distrazione. Learners often omit the article.