ad-lib question
[/ˈæd lɪb ˈkwɛʃtʃən/]
nounpl: ad-lib questions
pergunta improvisada
1. A question asked spontaneously without prior preparation or planning, often during an interview, presentation, or conversation
The journalist threw an ad-lib question at the politician during the press conference.
A jornalista fez uma pergunta improvisada ao político durante a coletiva de imprensa.
2. An unscripted or extemporaneous question posed during a performance, debate, or public speaking event
The moderator asked an ad-lib question that caught the candidate off guard.
O moderador fez uma pergunta improvisada que pegou o candidato desprevenido.
Ad-lib questions are common in Brazilian television interviews and talk shows, where hosts frequently deviate from prepared scripts to create more dynamic and spontaneous interactions. This practice is valued as a way to test authenticity and catch guests off-guard in both entertainment and political contexts.
NYC Slang
pop quiz question (when used in educational context)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →