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wait a second
[/weɪt ə ˈsɛkənd/]
interjection/verb phrase
espera um segundo
1.
A request for someone to pause briefly or hold on for a moment
Wait a second, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
Espera um segundo, preciso pegar minhas chaves antes de sairmos.
2.
An expression of sudden realization or doubt about something just said
Wait a second, did you say you already finished the project?
Espera um segundo, você disse que já terminou o projeto?
NYC Slang
hold up
Synonyms
hold on
wait a minute
one moment
hang on
just a moment
Antonyms
hurry up
go ahead
continue
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espera um segundo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
espera aí
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
espera um segundo
standard usage
Portugal
espera um segundo
standard; also 'aguarda um momento'
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold your horses
wait a minute
give me a second
just a sec
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