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Wait a minute

🇬🇧 UK //weɪt ə ˈmɪnɪt// 🇺🇸 US //weɪt ə ˈmɪnɪt//

Significato di Wait a minute

Request for someone to pause for a short time.

In simple words: Hold on for a short time.

Wait a minute in una frase

• Wait a minute, I need to finish this first.
• Could you wait a minute before answering?
• Wait a minute! I think I left my keys inside.
• Wait a minute; this doesn't look right.
• Before you go, wait a minute! Let's discuss this.

Come usare Wait a minute

Use when you need someone to pause or when processing information. Less appropriate in urgent situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone checking their watch and saying, 'Wait a minute!' as they delay a conversation.

Breaking Bad › S1 E3

Wait a minute, I know that place.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Wait a minute

• wait a moment
• wait a second
• wait a while

Synonyms for Wait a minute

• hold on
• hang on
• just a moment

Opposites of Wait a minute

• leave immediately
• go now
• proceed without delay
• rush

Common mistakes with Wait a minute

• Used in formal writing instead of informal conversation.
• Confused with 'wait for a moment.'
• Omitting 'a' — saying 'wait minute.'

Domande frequenti su "Wait a minute"

Cosa significa "Wait a minute"?

Hold on for a short time.

Qual è la definizione di "Wait a minute"?

Request for someone to pause for a short time.

Come si usa "Wait a minute" in una frase?

Wait a minute, I need to finish this first.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di "Wait a minute"?

Could you wait a minute before answering?

Quali sono i sinonimi di "Wait a minute"?

Alcune alternative comuni sono hold on, hang on, just a moment.

Qual è il contrario di "Wait a minute"?

Significati opposti includono leave immediately, go now, proceed without delay, rush.

Quali parole si abbinano a "Wait a minute"?

Si abbina spesso a wait a moment, wait a second, wait a while.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con "Wait a minute"?

Used in formal writing instead of informal conversation. Confused with 'wait for a moment.' Omitting 'a' — saying 'wait minute.'

Come si pronuncia "Wait a minute"?

US: //weɪt ə ˈmɪnɪt//, UK: //weɪt ə ˈmɪnɪt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare "Wait a minute"?

Use when you need someone to pause or when processing information. Less appropriate in urgent situations.