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act spontaneously

[ækt spɒnˈteɪniəsli]
verb phrase
agir espontaneamente
1. to perform an action without planning, preparation, or deliberation; to react naturally and instinctively
She decided to act spontaneously and book a flight to Paris without thinking twice.
Ela decidiu agir espontaneamente e comprou uma passagem para Paris sem pensar duas vezes.
2. to behave in a natural, unforced manner without self-consciousness
The children acted spontaneously during the improv game, creating funny moments.
As crianças agiram espontaneamente durante o jogo de improviso, criando momentos engraçados.
NYC Slang
wing it
Synonyms
act impulsivelyact instinctivelyact on impulsereact naturallybehave naturallyact off the cuff
Antonyms
act deliberatelyact carefullypremeditateplan aheadcalculateact methodically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir espontaneamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
agir na hora
colloquial variant meaning to act on the spot
Rio de Janeiro
agir de forma natural
emphasis on natural behavior
Portugal
agir espontaneamente
standard Portuguese usage, may also use 'atuar naturalmente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow one's heart
go with the flow
play it by ear
trust your gut
seize the moment
act on a whim
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