A split second Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈsɛkənd
uh SPLIT SEK-uhnd
æɪ/ /splˈɪt/ /ˈsɛkɪnd
uh split SEK-ind
Definition
An extremely short amount of time; used to describe something happening almost instantly or very quickly.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic phrase often used with 'in' ('in a split second') to highlight sudden or fast events. It's similar to 'in an instant' or 'in the blink of an eye.' Avoid in very formal or technical contexts.
Spanish: un instante - una fracción de segundoPortuguese (BR): um segundo - um piscar de olhosPortuguese (PT): um segundo - um piscar de olhosChinese (Simplified): 一瞬间 - 一刹那Chinese (Traditional): 一瞬間 - 一剎那Hindi: एक क्षण - एक पलArabic: لحظة واحدة - جزء من الثانيةBengali: এক নিমেষে - এক মুহূর্তেRussian: мгновение - доля секундыJapanese: 一瞬で - 一瞬のうちにVietnamese: một khoảnh khắc - trong chớp mắtKorean: 순식간에 - 한순간에Turkish: bir anda - bir anlık süredeUrdu: ایک لمحے میں - پلک جھپکتے ہیIndonesian: sekejap - dalam sekejap
Example Sentences
Everything changed in a split second.
basic
He reacted in a split second to catch the ball.
basic
The answer came to me in a split second.
basic
She disappeared in a split second after the door opened.
natural
Trust can be broken in a split second if you're not careful.
natural
Don't worry, that pain will be gone in a split second.
natural