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impromptu event

[ɪmˈprɒmptjuː ɪˈvent]
nounpl: impromptu events
evento improvisado
1. An unplanned or spontaneous gathering or occurrence that happens without prior preparation or formal organization
We decided to have an impromptu event at the beach when the weather suddenly improved.
Decidimos ter um evento improvisado na praia quando o tempo melhorou de repente.
2. A social gathering organized on short notice with minimal planning
The impromptu event turned out to be more fun than the scheduled party.
O evento improvisado acabou sendo mais divertido do que a festa programada.
NYC Slang
pop-up event (modern urban usage)
Synonyms
spontaneous eventunplanned gatheringlast-minute eventspur-of-the-moment occasion
Antonyms
planned eventscheduled gatheringformal occasionpre-arranged event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento improvisado
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
evento de improviso
Colloquial variation common in Rio
São Paulo
evento improvisado
Preferred formal usage in business context
Portugal
evento improviso
European Portuguese variant without the feminine article

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the spur of the moment
at the drop of a hat
come hell or high water
play it by ear
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