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moment
A point or period in time
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Momento means moment and is a direct cognate of the English word.
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moment, second (brief instant)
A brief period of time.
Dame un momento, ya termino. = Give me a moment, I'm almost done.
time, period (stretch of time)
Just like English 'a moment in time' can refer to an era or phase, not just an instant.
Estamos pasando un momento muy difícil. = We're going through a very difficult time.
Ese fue el mejor momento de mi vida. = That was the best period of my life.
moment, time (current time)
Refers to the current moment in time.
Es el artista más importante del momento. = He's the most important artist of the moment.