momentary interruption
[/məˈmɛntɛri ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/]
noun phrasepl: momentary interruptions
interrupção momentânea
1. A brief, temporary pause or break in continuity, action, or speech that lasts only a short time
There was a momentary interruption in the broadcast when the power flickered.
Houve uma interrupção momentânea na transmissão quando a energia oscilou.
2. A fleeting disturbance that does not significantly affect the overall course or outcome of an event
The speaker experienced a momentary interruption when someone coughed in the audience.
O palestrante teve uma interrupção momentânea quando alguém tossiu na plateia.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is commonly used in professional, technical, and formal settings. In Brazil, it frequently appears in news broadcasts and business communications to indicate technical difficulties. In the USA, it's often used in customer service contexts to apologize for brief service disruptions. The phrase carries a reassuring tone, implying that the interruption is temporary and inconsequential.
NYC Slang
quick break / quick pause
Related Idioms & Phrases
a momentary interruption in service
suffer a momentary interruption
experience a momentary interruption
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