brevemente

briefly, for a short time

ˌb ɾ e b e ˈm e n t e
breve brief, short + mente forms adverbs meaning “in a … manner”
adverb Rare #54,131
briefly, for a short time
SP: Hablamos brevemente después de la reunión.
EN: We spoke briefly after the meeting.

Y participé brevemente en el asalto a Porta Termini.

And I briefly participated in the assault on Porta Termini.

— El Gatopardo (1963)

Coche en marcha brevemente, justo a tiempo.

Car started briefly, just in time.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Él respondió brevemente.

He answered briefly.

Sí, brevemente, y al mismo tiempo largamente.

Yes, briefly, and at the same time, at length.

— La historia de David Copperfield (2019)