impromptu response
[/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: impromptu responses
resposta improvisada
1. A spontaneous, unrehearsed answer or reply given without prior preparation or planning
When asked about the scandal, the politician gave an impromptu response that seemed poorly thought out.
Quando perguntado sobre o escândalo, o político deu uma resposta improvisada que parecia mal pensada.
2. An immediate reaction or answer delivered extemporaneously in conversation or public speaking
The comedian's impromptu response to the heckler got the biggest laugh of the night.
A resposta improvisada do comediante ao crítico gerou a maior risada da noite.
In Brazilian culture, impromptu responses are often valued in informal conversations and seen as signs of quick wit and intelligence. In professional and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA, impromptu responses are frequently tested in job interviews, presentations, and public speaking events as measures of competence and confidence.
NYC Slang
off-the-top-of-your-head answer
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