spontaneous inquiry
[spɑnˈteɪniəs ɪnˈkwaɪəri]
nounpl: spontaneous inquiries
investigação espontânea
1. An unplanned, naturally occurring question or investigation initiated without prior arrangement or formal request
The journalist's spontaneous inquiry into the company's finances revealed several accounting irregularities.
A investigação espontânea do jornalista sobre as finanças da empresa revelou várias irregularidades contábeis.
2. A query or request for information that arises naturally from curiosity or circumstance rather than being prompted
Her spontaneous inquiry about the project's budget showed genuine interest in the details.
Sua investigação espontânea sobre o orçamento do projeto demonstrou interesse genuíno nos detalhes.
3. In legal or academic contexts, an unprompted examination or investigation conducted voluntarily
The spontaneous inquiry by the audit committee led to the discovery of financial misconduct.
A investigação espontânea do comitê de auditoria levou à descoberta de má conduta financeira.
In both American and Brazilian professional environments, spontaneous inquiries are often valued as signs of genuine engagement and critical thinking. However, in more formal institutional settings like government or large corporations, formal inquiries are generally preferred as they create documented records. In academic contexts, spontaneous inquiry is encouraged as part of the learning process, particularly in discussion-based classes.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff question, random inquiry
Related Idioms & Phrases
a question out of the blue
asking off the top of one's head
curiosidade mata o gato (in Portuguese)
perguntar de repente
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