impromptu
word
Definition
Done without planning or preparation; spontaneous or made up on the spot.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used with 'speech', 'performance', 'meeting', or 'gathering'. Suggests no advance notice. Can describe both positive spontaneity and lack of preparation.
Spanish: improvisado - espontáneoPortuguese (BR): improvisado - de improvisoPortuguese (PT): improvisado - de improvisoChinese (Simplified): 即兴的 - 临时的Chinese (Traditional): 即興的 - 臨時的Hindi: तत्कालिक - बिना तैयारी केArabic: مرتجل - عفويBengali: তৎক্ষণাৎ - হঠাৎ করেRussian: экспромт - импровизированныйJapanese: 即興（そっきょう） - 急遽（きゅうきょ）Vietnamese: ngẫu hứng - ứng biếnKorean: 즉흥적인 - 즉석의Turkish: doğaçlama - anidenUrdu: اچانک - بغیر تیاری کےIndonesian: dadakan - spontan
Example Sentences
He gave an impromptu speech at the meeting.
basic
They organized an impromptu party for her birthday.
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The impromptu performance surprised everyone.
basic
We went on an impromptu road trip just because the weather was nice.
natural
Sorry about the mess, this was an impromptu get-together.
natural
He was nervous but managed an impromptu reply to the question.
natural