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Italian

momentaneo

/momenˈta.neo/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

temporary, momentary

  • lasting for only a short time; temporary or fleeting

In a sentence

Il blocco del sito web è solo un problema momentaneo.

The website outage is just a temporary issue.

Questo calo di vendite è momentaneo o durerà a lungo?

Is this drop in sales temporary, or will it last long?

Non preoccuparti, non è un addio ma solo una separazione momentanea.

Don't worry, it's not goodbye, just a temporary separation.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
momentaneomasculine · singular
momentaneafeminine · singular
momentaneimasculine · plural
momentaneefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very close to 'temporaneo', but often emphasizes a particularly brief or fleeting condition.

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