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impromptu

[/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/]
adjective, adverb, nounpl: impromptus (noun)
improviso
1. done or said without preparation or planning; spontaneous
She gave an impromptu speech at the wedding.
Ela fez um discurso improviso no casamento.
2. a musical composition that appears to be improvised
The pianist performed a beautiful impromptu.
O pianista executou um improviso bonito.
3. without previous planning or preparation
They decided impromptu to go to the beach.
Eles decidiram de improviso ir à praia.
Synonyms
extemporaneousspontaneousunrehearsedunplannedimprovised
Antonyms
plannedpreparedrehearsedscheduleddeliberate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
improviso
most common usage for both adjective and noun
São Paulo
improviso
standard usage, sometimes 'de surpresa'
Rio de Janeiro
improviso
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
improviso
used similarly; 'de improviso' means 'unexpectedly'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the spot
off the cuff
de improviso (Portuguese)
na hora (Portuguese - colloquial)
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