temporariamente

Temporaneamente is an Italian adverb meaning "for a limited time" or "for the time being." It indicates that a state or condition is not permanent and is expected to change later.

Etymology: It is formed from the adjective temporaneo (temporary) with the adverbial suffix -mente, which derives from Latin temporaneus, from tempus, "time."

Usage: It modifies verbs and, less commonly, entire clauses. It is common in both written and spoken Italian, especially in notices, reports, and instructions. Examples: "Il servizio è temporaneamente sospeso" (The service is temporarily suspended); "La sala è temporaneamente chiusa per lavori" (The hall is temporarily closed for works); "Temporaneamente non disponibile" (Temporarily not available). In contexts wishing to express a temporary state, it can be substituted with "per il momento" in informal speech.

Nuance: Temporaneamente stresses the duration of the state rather than its intrinsic nature. The adjective temporaneo describes a property of a thing (a temporary nature), while provvisorio/provvisoriamente expresses a provisional, ad hoc character. Antonyms include definitivamente and permanentemente.