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"One moment, please" in Italian: un momento, per favore
un momento, per favore
One moment please in Italian is un momento, per favore. On the phone you also hear un attimo or solo un momento while someone checks.
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How to pronounce un momento, per favore
Say it
oon moh-MEN-toh pehr fah-VOH-reh
/un moˈmen.to per faˈvo.re/
Momento stresses MEN: moh-MEN-toh. Per favore is pehr fah-VOH-reh. Keep it light and quick.
"One moment, please" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| un momento, per favore | one moment, please Full polite pause. | Full polite pause. |
| un momento | one moment Shorter. | Shorter. |
| un attimo | just a second Very casual. | Very casual. |
| solo un momento | just a moment Softening. | Softening. |
How to use un momento, per favore in real life
- 1Shop counter
Un momento, per favore: controllo in magazzino.
One moment, please: I'll check in the stockroom.
Full phrase.
- 2Phone hold
Un momento, per favore, le passo il collega.
One moment, please, I'll put you through to my colleague.
Phone etiquette.
- 3Café rush
Un momento, per favore, finisco questo ordine.
One moment, please, I'm finishing this order.
Buying time politely.
Mistakes English speakers make with un momento, per favore
Incorrect: Un moment, please.
Correct: Un momento, per favore.
Use the full Italian phrase.
Incorrect: Un minuto, per favore (when you mean the set phrase)
Correct: Un momento, per favore.
The headword is un momento, per favore.
Good to know
Shop staff and switchboards lean on un momento, per favore dozens of times a day—it buys a short pause without sounding cold. Un attimo is friendlier among equals; keep the full line for service voice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Un momento, per favore, cerco il farmaco.
One moment, please, I'm looking for the medicine.
You
Certo. Un momento, per favore, leggo anche io l'etichetta.
Sure. One moment, please, I'll read the label too.
ChatPal
Grazie. Poi ti dico subito il prezzo.
Thanks. Then I'll tell you the price right away.
You
Perfetto, aspetto qui.
Perfect, I'll wait here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One moment, please" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Un momento, per favore.
Shorter?
Un momento or un attimo.
On the phone?
Same line works while you transfer a call.
Ruder alternative?
Avoid just aspetta without softeners in service talk.
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