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"One moment, please" in Spanish: un momento, por favor
un momento, por favor
One moment, please in Spanish is un momento, por favor. Staff and customers both use it to pause. Shorter: un momento or un segundo.
Phone hold
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How to pronounce un momento, por favor
Say it
oon moh-MEHN-toh, por fah-VOR
/ˈun mo.ˈmen.to ˈpoɾ fa.ˈβoɾ/
oon moh-MEHN-toh, por fah-VOR
"One moment, please" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| un momento, por favor | one moment, please Full polite phrase. | Full polite phrase. |
| un momento | one moment Shorter hold. | Shorter hold. |
| un segundo | one second Very casual pause. | Very casual pause. |
| espere un momento | wait a moment (formal) Service desk to a customer. | Service desk to a customer. |
How to use un momento, por favor in real life
- 1Phone hold
Un momento, por favor. Busco su reserva.
One moment, please. I'm looking up your reservation.
Service line.
- 2Shop counter
Un momento, por favor — cobro a esta persona.
One moment, please — I'm ringing this person up.
Queue.
- 3Kitchen ticket
Un momento, por favor. Sale su pedido.
One moment, please. Your order is coming out.
Restaurant.
Mistakes English speakers make with un momento, por favor
Incorrect: One moment, please.
Correct: Un momento, por favor.
Use the Spanish phrase in Spanish spaces.
Incorrect: Un momento por favor sin coma, gritando.
Correct: Un momento, por favor.
Keep a calm tone—por favor softens the hold.
Good to know
Good to knowUn momento, por favor is neutral service Spanish everywhere. Un segundito is a friendly Latin American pause.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hotel desk checking a booking
ChatPal
Un momento, por favor. Reviso la computadora.
One moment, please. I'll check the computer.
You
Claro. Un momento, por favor, está bien.
Sure. One moment, please, is fine.
ChatPal
Listo. Su habitación está lista.
Done. Your room is ready.
You
Muchas gracias.
Thank you very much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One moment, please" in Spanish
Full phrase?
Un momento, por favor.
Shorter?
Un momento. / Un segundo.
Formal to a guest?
Espere un momento, por favor.
Register?
Polite everyday—fine with strangers and staff.
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