Spanish Expression · Intermediate
un momento, por favor
one moment, please
Pronunciation: oon moh-MEHN-toh por fah-VOR
Meaning
A standard service phrase asking someone to wait briefly.
Example
Un momento, por favor; reviso la reserva.
One moment, please; I am checking the booking.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice un momento, por favor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.