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instantânea

[ĩʃ.tɐ̃.tˈɐ.ne.ɐ]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: instantâneas
snapshot
1. A photograph taken quickly without formal preparation; a candid photo
She took an instantaneous photo of the sunset.
Ela tirou uma instantânea do pôr do sol.
2. A quick moment or instant captured in time
That instantaneous moment was perfect.
Aquela instantânea foi perfeita.
3. When used as adjective: occurring or done instantly; immediate
The response was instantaneous.
A resposta foi instantânea.
NYC Slang
snap
Synonyms
fotografiafotoimagemretratoclick
Antonyms
posadaplanejada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instantânea
Most common term for candid/snapshot photography
São Paulo
instantânea
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
instantânea
Standard usage; also used for instant/immediate contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

tirar uma instantânea (to take a snapshot)
numa instantânea (in a snapshot; in an instant)
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