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    Improviso (en. Improvisation)

    /improˈbiso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Something that appears or is done without prior preparation.
    The poem he recited was an improvisation inspired by the moment.
    El poema que recitó fue un improviso inspirado por el momento.
    The act of doing something without having practiced or agreed upon it beforehand.
    His performance was an improvisation, but it was very well received by the audience.
    Su actuación fue un improviso, pero fue muy bien recibida por el público.
    Speech or musical piece created on the spot.
    The concert pianist made an improvisation at the piano that captivated everyone.
    El concertista hizo un improviso al piano que cautivó a todos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'improvisus', which means 'not foreseen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something spontaneously
    To do something without prior planning.
    hacer algo de improviso
    to get out of a bind on the spur of the moment
    To resolve a difficult situation without having planned for it.
    salir del apuro de improviso

    Related Words

    improvisation
    The act of improvising.
    improvisación
    improviser
    A person who improvises.
    improvisador
    improvised
    Something done without preparation.
    improvisado

    Slang Meanings

    Spontaneity at a social event.
    That party was a spontaneous situation, but we had a great time.
    Esa fiesta fue un improviso, pero la pasamos muy bien.
    To improvise in a conversation.
    I love the spontaneity he has in telling stories.
    Me encanta el improviso que tiene para contar historias.