Can you wait a moment, please? vs Could you wait a moment, please?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to ask someone to wait for a short period of time. The choice between 'can' and 'could' depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Can you wait a moment, please?"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to wait for a short period of time. It is suitable for informal situations.

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Can you wait a moment, please?
Can you wait a few minutes?
Can you wait a second, please?
Can you wait a week for me?
Can you wait a bit longer, think about it.
Can you wait a second? I have a call on hold.
Mr. Robideaux, can you wait a second?
Chigusa, can you wait a little?
Can we just - Well, can you wait a minute then?
Can you wait a moment?
Can you wait a little longer?
Can you wait a minute?
Can you wait a bit?
Can you wait a week?
Can you wait a while?
Can you wait a sec?
Can you wait a minute?
Can you wait a bit?
Can you wait a little bit?
Can you wait a second? What?
Can you wait a second?

Alternatives:

Could you wait a moment, please?
Would you mind waiting a moment, please?
Would you be able to wait a moment, please?
Can you hold on for a moment, please?
Can you hang on for a moment, please?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Could you wait a moment, please?"

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to wait for a short period of time. It is suitable for formal situations or when you want to be more polite.

Show examples from the web [+]

Could you wait a moment, please?
Could you wait a minute? - I'd like to explain something.
Ephraim, could you wait a minute?
Take care, Audrey. Pam, could you wait a minute, please?
I'm sorry, but could you wait a moment in the car?
Could you wait a moment?
Could you wait a moment?
Could you wait a few minutes?
Could you wait a minute?
Could you wait a minute?
Could you wait a minute?
Actually, could you just... wait a moment...
Couldn't you wait a bit?
Couldn't you wait a couple of microts, Stark?
Could you wait for a moment and drive her back?
Could you just wait a minute?
Could you just wait a couple weeks to cash it?
Maybe you could wait a moment.
You could wait a long time.
If you could wait a moment, I will take questions.
Could you wait here for just a moment?

Alternatives:

Can you wait a moment, please?
Would you mind waiting a moment, please?
Would you be able to wait a moment, please?
Can you hold on for a moment, please?
Can you hang on for a moment, please?

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