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react spontaneously

[ri-ˈakt ˌspän-ˈtā-nē-əs-lē]
verb phrase
reagir espontaneamente
1. to respond or act in an immediate, unplanned, or instinctive manner without deliberation or forethought
She reacted spontaneously to the surprise party by hugging everyone.
Ela reagiu espontaneamente à festa surpresa abraçando todos.
2. to respond naturally and instinctively to a stimulus or situation
The crowd reacted spontaneously with laughter at the comedian's joke.
A multidão reagiu espontaneamente com risadas à piada do comediante.
NYC Slang
react off the cuff
Synonyms
react instinctivelyrespond immediatelyact impulsivelyreact without thinking
Antonyms
react deliberatelyrespond calculatedlyact thoughtfullyreact with premeditation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reagir espontaneamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
reagir de forma espontânea
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
reagir de forma espontânea
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with your gut
act on impulse
follow your instincts
shoot from the hip
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