por un minuto

for a minute

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phrase Uncommon #18,081

for a minute Often used to mean a very short time; can also imply briefly or for a moment.

SP: Espera por un minuto, por favor.

EN: Wait for a minute, please.

I just need Tom for a minute.

Let me think for a minute.

— Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

I have to go outside for a minute. I'll be right back.

But only for a minute.

— მონანიება (1987)

The music stopped for a minute.

Just for a minute.

— Impacto (1981)

I want you to be quiet for a minute.

I missed my train by a minute.

For a minute, I thought I might be feeding a viper.

— American Splendor (2003)

I just want to talk for a minute.

I want complete silence for one minute.

— Mañana empieza todo (2016)

Not for a minute.

I want you to be quiet for a minute.

He missed the train by a minute.

Everyone remained silent for a minute.