This is the 10937th most frequent Portuguese word.
instante
A very short period of time; an instant.
Here, 'instante' emphasizes the briefness or suddenness of the change being described.
O sentido da vida pode mudar em um instante.
The meaning of life can change in an instant.
Here, 'instante' is used to denote a very short moment or a specific point in time.
No instante em que ela entrou na sala, todos se levantaram.
At the instant she entered the room, everybody stood up.
In this example, 'instante' is used to refer to a brief amount of time, indicating a short wait.