Translation
instant
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Word origin
From Latin instans ('present, pressing'), the present participle of instare ('to be at hand'), from in ('upon') plus stare ('to stand'). Related to English 'instant' and 'instance'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- instans
- English cognates
- instant, instance
Grammar
Examples
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Wait a moment, please.
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At that instant the telephone rang.
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Everything changed in an instant.
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For a moment I thought you would not come.
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I will be back in an instant.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 10: instante, aceite, encargarse and 7 more words.