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"Un momento" is a phrase which is often translated as "one moment", and "lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry". Learn more about the difference between "un momento" and "lo siento" below.
un momento(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. one moment
Un momento, por favor. Le pongo con el Sr. López.One moment, please. I'll put you through to Mr. Lopez.
c. a minute
Espera un momento, ¿qué quisiste decir con eso?Wait a minute. What did you mean by that?
d. just a moment
¿Le va bien mañana a las ocho? - Un momento, por favor, consultaré mi agenda.Is tomorrow at eight convenient for you? - Just a moment, please. I'll check my diary.
e. just a minute
Un momento, por favor, enseguida estoy con usted.Just a minute, please. I'll be right with you.
f. for a moment
Cuando vio lo que estaba ocurriendo, se quedó paralizado un momento, pero luego reaccionó.When he saw what was happening, he was paralyzed for a moment, but then he reacted.
lo siento(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I'm sorry
Me enteré del fallecimiento de tu padre. Lo siento.I heard about the death of your father. I'm sorry.
