instant

a very short period of time; a moment

instante, momento

• in an instant

Collocations at the first/very instant · an instant later/moment after

• He was gone in an instant.

  Se fue en un instante.

happening or done immediately; immediate

inmediato, inmediatamente

• instant reaction/response

Collocations an instant decision · instant relief

• She gave an instant reply.

  Ella dio una respuesta inmediata.

a food or drink that can be prepared very quickly, usually by adding hot water; a product made from such a mixture

instantáneo, soluble

• an instant coffee/powder

Collocations instant noodles · instant soup

• He made himself an instant cup of tea.

  Se hizo una taza de té instantáneo.

a photograph that is developed and printed very quickly; a camera for taking such photographs

instantánea, cámara instantánea

• an instant photo

Collocations take an instant picture · develop an instant film

• She took an instant photograph of the scene.

  Ella tomó una fotografía instantánea de la escena.