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impromptu swap

[ɪmˈprɒmptjuː swɒp]
nounpl: impromptu swaps
troca improvisada
1. A spontaneous or unplanned exchange of items, roles, or positions between two or more people without prior arrangement
The two students decided on an impromptu swap of their lunch boxes.
Os dois alunos decidiram fazer uma troca improvisada de suas lancheiras.
2. An unscheduled exchange made on the spot, often casually or informally
They did an impromptu swap of phone numbers at the party.
Eles fizeram uma troca improvisada de números de telefone na festa.
NYC Slang
quick flip
Synonyms
spontaneous exchangeunplanned swapcasual exchangespur-of-the-moment trade
Antonyms
planned exchangescheduled swapprearranged trade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
troca improvisada
Most commonly used form in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
troca de última hora
Emphasizes the last-minute nature
São Paulo
troca sem aviso prévio
Stresses the lack of prior notice
Portugal
troca improvável
Less common; Portuguese speakers typically use 'troca improvisada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fly
on a whim
spur of the moment
off the cuff
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