Instantáneamente (en. Instantly)

/instanˈtaneamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Immediately.
The process was completed instantaneously.
El proceso se completó instantáneamente.
Without time passing between two events.
The change occurred instantaneously.
El cambio ocurrió instantáneamente.
In an instant, quickly.
The response arrived instantaneously.
La respuesta llegó instantáneamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'instantaneus', which means 'immediate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at once
Instantly or without waiting.
al instante
in the blink of an eye
Very quickly or in a very short time.
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

Related Words

instant
A very brief moment in time.
instante
instantaneous
That occurs or happens immediately.
instantáneo

Slang Meanings

Very quickly.
I did it instantaneously, as if nothing had happened.
Lo hice instantáneamente, como si nada.
Without thinking about it.
I decided instantaneously, without giving it much thought.
Decidí instantáneamente, sin darle muchas vueltas.