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instantáneo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fleeting adj Lasting only a very short time; passing quickly.
  • instant adj Happening right away, with no delay.
  • instantaneous adj Happening so fast it seems to occur at once, with no noticeable delay.

Senses

instantáneo is used for these senses in English:

  • fleeting Passing quickly; of short duration.
  • instant Very quickly and easily prepared.
  • instantaneous Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time. [from 17th c.]

instant — full definition

  1. adj Happening right away, with no delay.
  2. adj Quick and easy to prepare, especially food or drink made by just adding water.
  3. noun A single very short moment in time.

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