spontaneous expression
[/spɒnˈteɪniəs ɪkˈspreʃən/]
nounpl: spontaneous expressions
expressão espontânea
1. A natural, unplanned, and immediate manifestation of emotion, thought, or feeling without prior deliberation or restraint
Her spontaneous expression of joy when she heard the good news was infectious.
Sua expressão espontânea de alegria ao ouvir a notícia era contagiante.
2. An unrehearsed and unpremeditated act of communication, artistic creation, or emotional display
The artist valued spontaneous expression in his paintings rather than careful planning.
O artista valorizava a expressão espontânea em suas pinturas em vez do planejamento cuidadoso.
3. In psychology and art, the organic and authentic outpouring of internal states without censorship or control
In therapy, spontaneous expression is encouraged to help clients access their true feelings.
Na terapia, a expressão espontânea é encorajada para ajudar os clientes a acessarem seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
In Brazilian culture, spontaneous expression is often valued as a sign of authenticity and emotional openness, reflecting the country's generally warm and expressive social norms. In the USA, particularly in artistic and therapeutic contexts, spontaneous expression is emphasized as crucial for creativity and mental health. The concept is central to modern art movements, jazz music, and humanistic psychology in both cultures.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / the real deal / off the cuff
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