espera un momento

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(wait for a little bit; second person singular)
a. hold on a moment
¿Puedo hablar con Marta, por favor? - Espera un momento, que te paso con ella.Can I speak with Marta, please? - Hold on a moment, I'll put you through.
b. wait a moment
Espera un momento, por favor, que envío este email y enseguida estoy contigo.Wait a moment, please. I'll send this email and will be with you right away.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used for emphasis; second person singular)
a. hold on a minute
¡Espera un momento, tú me habías dicho que hoy no había clase!Hold on a minute, you'd told me there was no school today!
b. wait a minute
Espera un momento, ¿no es mía esa camiseta que llevas puesta?Wait a minute, isn't that T-shirt you're wearing mine?
c. just a moment
¡Espera un momento, yo no dije eso!Just a moment, I din't say that!
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