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espontâneo

[ɛʃ.põ.ˈtɐ.ne.u]
adjectivemasculinepl: espontâneos
spontaneous
1. occurring or done without being planned, forced, or prompted; natural and immediate
The audience gave a spontaneous round of applause.
O público deu uma salva de palmas espontânea.
2. acting or speaking without deliberation or premeditation; instinctive
She had a spontaneous reaction to the surprise party.
Ela teve uma reação espontânea à festa surpresa.
3. characterized by self-generated motion or activity; voluntary
The plant's spontaneous growth was remarkable.
O crescimento espontâneo da planta foi notável.
Synonyms
impulsivoinvoluntárioinstintivonaturalautomático
Antonyms
premeditadodeliberadoplanejadoforçadoartificial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espontâneo
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
espontâneo
standard usage; may be slightly more formal in speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

de forma espontânea - in a spontaneous manner
combustão espontânea - spontaneous combustion
geração espontânea - spontaneous generation
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