momentarily
word
Definition
Very soon or in a very short time; sometimes also for a short period of time.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'momentarily' often means 'very soon' ('The train will arrive momentarily'), but in other dialects, it can mean 'for a short time.' Context is key. Less formal, mostly used in speech.
Spanish: en un momento - dentro de pocoPortuguese (BR): em instantes - em brevePortuguese (PT): em instantes - em breveChinese (Simplified): 很快 - 片刻Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 片刻Hindi: थोड़ी ही देर में - क्षणभर के लिएArabic: بعد قليل - للحظاتBengali: অল্প সময়ের মধ্যে - সাময়িকভাবেRussian: в ближайшее время - на короткое времяJapanese: すぐに - 一瞬Vietnamese: ngay lập tức - trong chốc látKorean: 곧 - 잠깐 동안Turkish: birazdan - kısa süreliğineUrdu: جلد ہی - تھوڑی دیر کے لئےIndonesian: sebentar lagi - sebentar
Example Sentences
The bus will arrive momentarily.
basic
I'll be with you momentarily.
basic
The light appeared momentarily and then disappeared.
basic
Our flight will be boarding momentarily.
natural
You may lose signal momentarily as we drive through the tunnel.
natural
He paused momentarily before answering the question.
natural