Espontáneamente (en. Spontaneously)

/espon.tá.ne.a.men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a natural way or without being forced.
The artist created the work spontaneously during the exhibition.
El artista creó la obra espontáneamente durante la exposición.
That occurs or manifests unexpectedly.
The children's laughter burst out spontaneously upon seeing their pet.
La risa de los niños brotó espontáneamente al ver a su mascota.
Movement or action that occurs without prior planning.
We decided to go on a trip spontaneously this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una excursión espontáneamente el fin de semana.

Etymology

It derives from the adjective 'spontaneous', which comes from the Latin 'spontaneus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Act spontaneously
To perform an action without thinking or planning.
actuar espontáneamente
React spontaneously
Responds immediately and without deliberation.
reaccionar espontáneamente

Related Words

Spontaneous
It refers to something that happens by itself, without external intervention.
espontáneo
Immediate
That happens without delay.
inmediato
Improvised
That is done without prior preparation.
improvisado

Slang Meanings

To do something naturally and without stressing.
We're going out to dinner; spontaneously, I'm in the mood for sushi.
Vamos a salir a cenar, espontáneamente me apetece sushi.
To act impulsively.
I want to travel to the beach, spontaneously, in the morning!
Quiero viajar a la playa, ¡espontáneamente, a la mañana!