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impromptu withdrawal

[/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː wɪðˈdrɔːəl/]
nounpl: impromptu withdrawals
saque improvisado
1. An unplanned or spontaneous removal of money from a bank account or financial institution without prior notice or arrangement
The sudden impromptu withdrawal from her savings account left her with insufficient funds for the planned vacation.
O saque improvisado repentino de sua conta poupança deixou-a sem fundos suficientes para as férias planejadas.
2. A sudden or unexpected departure from a situation, competition, or commitment
His impromptu withdrawal from the tournament surprised everyone.
Seu saque improvisado do torneio surpreendeu a todos.
Synonyms
sudden withdrawalspontaneous withdrawalunplanned withdrawalemergency withdrawal
Antonyms
scheduled withdrawalplanned withdrawaladvance withdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saque improvisado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
saque de última hora
Alternative phrase emphasizing last-minute nature
Rio de Janeiro
saque na hora
Colloquial variation used in informal contexts
Portugal
levantamento improviso
Portuguese variant using 'levantamento' instead of 'saque'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a quick exit
pull out at the last minute
withdraw from the game
cash out unexpectedly
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