ad-lib answer
[/ˈæd lɪb ˈæn.sər/]
nounpl: ad-lib answers
resposta improvisada
1. A response or answer given spontaneously without preparation, planning, or prior thought
When asked about his future plans, he gave an ad-lib answer that surprised everyone.
Quando perguntado sobre seus planos futuros, ele deu uma resposta improvisada que surpreendeu a todos.
2. An extemporaneous remark made during a conversation, interview, or performance without script or notes
The actor's ad-lib answer during the live interview was witty and entertaining.
A resposta improvisada do ator durante a entrevista ao vivo foi espirituosa e divertida.
Ad-lib answers are highly valued in American business culture and media as signs of confidence and quick thinking. In Brazilian culture, they are appreciated in casual conversation but may be viewed with more caution in formal professional settings. The ability to give good ad-lib answers is often seen as a mark of intelligence and charisma in both cultures.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff response
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