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Italian

momentaneamente

/momentaneamˈmente/adverbB2
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Meaning

temporarily, for now

  • for a short period; temporarily
  • at the present moment; currently (especially when expected to change)

In a sentence

Il servizio è momentaneamente non disponibile per manutenzione.

The service is temporarily unavailable for maintenance.

Il direttore è momentaneamente occupato in una riunione urgente.

The manager is currently busy in an urgent meeting.

I treni sono stati momentaneamente bloccati a causa del maltempo.

Trains were temporarily stopped due to bad weather.

Usage notes

  • Commonly seen on public notices, web pages, and customer announcements ('momentaneamente non disponibile').

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