Improvisado (en. Improvised)
/improviˈsaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is done spontaneously or without planning.
The speech was completely improvised.
El discurso fue totalmente improvisado.
Describes situations that lack preparation or the necessary elements to function properly.
The celebration was improvised, but it turned out to be a lot of fun.
La celebración fue improvisada, pero resultó ser muy divertida.
Indicates that something was done without adequate resources.
The project was improvised, which led to several mistakes.
El proyecto fue improvisado, lo que llevó a varios errores.
Etymology
From Latin 'improvisatus', participle of 'improvisare', which means 'to do without preparation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do something improvisational
To carry out an activity without prior planning.
hacer algo improvisado
improvisational situation
A circumstance that occurs unexpectedly.
situación improvisada
improvisational speech
A speech that is delivered without preparation.
discurso improvisado
Related Words
to improvise
Act of creating or carrying out something without prior preparation.
improvisar
improvisation
The process of doing something spontaneously.
improvisación
plan
A scheme or design that is created before executing a task.
plan
Slang Meanings
When someone acts without thinking about the consequences.
That play was very improvised, I didn't know what to do.
Esa jugada fue muy improvisada, no sabía qué hacer.
Referring to an event or activity that is organized at the last minute.
The party was so improvised that by the time I arrived, it was already full.
La fiesta fue tan improvisada que apenas llegué, ya estaba llena.