momento

Momento is a term with multiple meanings depending on language and context. In English, momento is largely regarded as a misspelling of memento, the noun for a keepsake or reminder. Standard dictionaries list memento as the correct form for that sense, and momento is rarely accepted in formal writing.

In Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, momento is the standard word for "moment"—a point in time or a brief interval. It is a common term in everyday speech and writing, with pronunciation and usage varying by language. The Romance-language sense centers on time rather than memory.

As a brand or product name, Momento is used by various companies and apps. In such uses, the intended meaning is determined by the brand context and may evoke ideas of memory, time, simplicity, or personal keepsakes rather than a strict dictionary definition.

Etymology notes: The English keepsake word memento derives from Latin mementō, the imperative form of meminisse, meaning "remember." The Romance-language momento and the English memento are distinct in meaning, though they share historical roots in Latin. When encountered as a brand name or in multilingual contexts, momento may be chosen for stylistic reasons or due to its cross-language recognizability, independent of the English keepsake sense.