Usages of el momento
Durante mis vacaciones, aprovecharé cada momento para leer y pasear.
During my vacation, I will take advantage of every moment to read and go for a walk.
Aprovecharé el momento para descansar en la playa.
I will take advantage of the moment to rest on the beach.
Se dice que el mejor momento para hervir pasta es cuando el agua está en ebullición completa.
It is said that the best time to boil pasta is when the water is at a full boil.
Para mantener el equilibrio, debe de haber momentos de trabajo y también de descanso en nuestro día.
To maintain balance, there must be moments of work and also of rest in our day.
En mi familia intentamos no gritar y preferimos callarnos un momento cuando estamos enfadados.
In my family we try not to shout and we prefer to stay quiet for a moment when we are angry.
Mi amiga dice que el mejor momento de la boda fue el primer beso de la pareja.
My friend says that the best moment of the wedding was the couple’s first kiss.
Es mejor callarse un momento y escuchar con calma.
It is better to be quiet for a moment and listen calmly.
Quiero que nos callemos un momento para escuchar la canción.
I want us to be quiet for a moment to listen to the song.
Si tu saldo es bajo, quizá no sea el mejor momento para hacer una gran inversión.
If your balance is low, it might not be the best moment to make a big investment.
No hace falta que cierres la cremallera si solo vas a bajar un momento a la frutería.
You do not need to zip it up if you are only going down to the greengrocer’s for a moment.
Test yourself: What does el momento mean?
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