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momentâneo
[mo.men.ˈtɐ.ne.u]
adjective
masculine
pl: momentâneos
momentary
1.
lasting for a very short time; brief; fleeting
The power outage was momentary and lasted only seconds.
O apagão foi momentâneo e durou apenas alguns segundos.
2.
occurring or done for a moment; temporary
She felt a momentary sense of panic before regaining her composure.
Ela sentiu uma sensação momentânea de pânico antes de recuperar a compostura.
Synonyms
breve
fugaz
transitório
efêmero
passageiro
temporário
Antonyms
permanente
duradouro
eterno
constante
prolongado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
momentâneo
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
momentâneo
standard usage; also common in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
por um momento momentâneo - for a brief moment
um lapso momentâneo - a momentary lapse
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