Instantes (en. Moments)
/insˈtantes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Very short periods of time.
In just a few instants, everything changed.
En solo unos instantes, todo cambió.
Specific moments that are important in a situation.
I lived unforgettable instants on my vacation.
Viví instantes inolvidables en mis vacaciones.
Circumstances that occur in a very brief time.
Life is full of key instants.
La vida está llena de instantes clave.
Etymology
From Latin 'instantem', meaning 'immediate' or 'soon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in an instant
very quickly or suddenly.
en un instante
in the blink of an eye
very quickly.
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
moment by moment
continuously without interruption.
instante a instante
Related Words
instant
a specific moment in time.
instante
immediate
that occurs without delay.
inmediato
ephemeral
that lasts a short time.
efímero
Slang Meanings
In a jiffy
I'll do it in a jiffy, don't worry.
Lo haré en un pispás, no te preocupes.
Right away
Leave it to me right away and I'll fix it.
Déjamelo a la de ya y lo solucionaré.