Meaning
snapshot
- A photograph taken quickly without posing; snapshot
- A brief, vivid impression or representation of a situation at a specific moment
In a sentence
Il fotografo ha scattato un'istantanea perfetta mentre i bambini ridevano.
The photographer took a perfect snapshot while the children were laughing.
Il nuovo rapporto economico offre un'istantanea impietosa della disoccupazione giovanile.
The new economic report offers a harsh snapshot of youth unemployment.
Non è una semplice foto posata, ma un'istantanea piena di emozione.
It is not a simple posed photo, but a snapshot full of emotion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| istantanea | feminine · singular |
| istantanee | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as the feminine form of the adjective istantaneo ('instant').
- Frequently used metaphorically to describe reports or statistical portraits of society.