How is the phrase por un instante translated from Spanish to English

English translation
for an instant
phrase

Durante un momento muy breve.

For a very short moment.

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  • Por un instante, pareció asustado. — For an instant, he looked frightened.

  • Las luces se apagaron por un instante. — The lights went out for an instant.

  • Cierra los ojos por un instante y escucha. — Close your eyes for an instant and listen.

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