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spontaneously

[/spɒnˈteɪniəsli/]
adverb
espontaneamente
1. In a way that is natural, instinctive, or unplanned; without external cause or stimulus
She spontaneously decided to take a trip to Paris.
Ela decidiu espontaneamente fazer uma viagem para Paris.
2. In a manner occurring or produced without being planned or forced
The audience spontaneously applauded after the performance.
O público aplaudiu espontaneamente após o desempenho.
3. Naturally and without conscious effort or deliberation
The children laughed spontaneously at the joke.
As crianças riram espontaneamente da piada.
Synonyms
naturallyinstinctivelyimpulsivelyvoluntarilyautomatically
Antonyms
deliberatelyintentionallyplannedforcedcontrived

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espontaneamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
espontaneamente
Standard usage; sometimes shortened in informal speech to 'de forma espontânea'
Rio de Janeiro
espontaneamente
Standard usage; colloquially may use 'assim de repente'
Portugal
espontaneamente
Standard usage with identical meaning and application

Related Idioms & Phrases

spontaneously combust - inflamar-se espontaneamente
of one's own accord - por vontade própria
off the cuff - de improviso
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