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spontaneity

[/ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ə.ti/]
nounfeminine
espontaneidade
1. The quality of being spontaneous; acting or done without being planned or forced; natural and unrehearsed behavior
The spontaneity of her laughter made everyone smile.
A espontaneidade de seu riso fez todos sorrirem.
2. The capacity to act or speak in an unplanned, natural manner without external pressure or premeditation
Jazz musicians are praised for their spontaneity and improvisation.
Os músicos de jazz são elogiados por sua espontaneidade e improvisação.
Synonyms
naturalnessimpulsivenessspontaneousnessautomaticityimpromptu nature
Antonyms
premeditationdeliberationplanningcalculationartificiality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espontaneidade
Most common term used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
espontaneidade
Standard usage; sometimes colloquially shortened to 'espontaniedade'
São Paulo
espontaneidade
Preferred in formal and business contexts
Portugal
espontaneidade
Standard European Portuguese term with identical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

act with spontaneity
burst of spontaneity
in a moment of spontaneity
lacking spontaneity
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