How do you say "Do you have a moment?" in Spain Spanish?

"Do you have a moment?" in Spain Spanish is "¿Tienes un momento?". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

What does "¿Tienes un momento?" mean in English?

"¿Tienes un momento?" means "Do you have a moment?" in English. Usage tip: A polite opener. Intonation rises at the end for a yes/no question.

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How to Say ‘Do you have a moment?’ in Spain Spanish

¿Tienes un momento?

tee-EH-ness oon moh-MEHN-toh

[tee-EH-ness oon moh-MEHN-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: A polite opener. Intonation rises at the end for a yes/no question.

🇪🇸 In Spain: If you’re about to share faith, this is a respectful way to ask permission before you start.

Phrase Breakdown

Tienes

[tee-EH-ness]

(you) have

"Tienes" is used to form a friendly, direct question. In Spain it sounds natural for quick street or personal conversations.

Example

¿Tienes un momento? Quería contarte algo personal sobre Jesús.

Do you have a moment? I wanted to tell you something personal about Jesus.

[oon]

Indefinite article (masculine singular). Here it introduces "momento" meaning “a moment.”

Example

¿Tienes un momento para hablar?

Do you have a moment to talk?

momento

[moh-MEHN-toh]

moment

In this question, it means “a little time.” Useful for gently opening a conversation before sharing your testimony.

Example

¿Tienes un momento para que te cuente algo?

Do you have a moment so I can tell you something?

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