noun/adjectivepl: instants
instante
1. A very short moment in time; a second
Wait just an instant, please.
Espere apenas um instante, por favor.
2. Occurring or done immediately; without delay
The medicine provided instant relief.
O medicamento proporcionou alívio instantâneo.
3. A particular moment in time
At that instant, the lights went out.
Naquele instante, as luzes se apagaram.
4. Ready to eat or use with minimal preparation (food/drink)
I bought instant coffee for convenience.
Comprei café instantâneo por conveniência.
NYC Slang
sec (as in 'wait a sec')
Related Idioms & Phrases
in an instant - num instante
this instant - neste instante
instant messaging - mensagens instantâneas
the instant that - no instante em que
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