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nounnoun

la improvisación

improvisation

Definition & meaning

Improvisación means improvisation: the act or result of creating, performing, or responding without having fully planned or prepared beforehand.

It can refer to:

  • A spontaneous speech, performance, or musical passage.
  • A solution or action devised on the spot, often in response to an unexpected situation.

Grammar & word origin

Improvisación is a feminine noun: la improvisación. Its plural is las improvisaciones .

It is formed from improvisar (“to improvise”) and the noun-forming suffix -ción, which often describes an action or its result.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • espontaneidad — “spontaneity.” This describes the quality of being spontaneous, whereas improvisación usually refers to the act or result of creating something on the spot.
  • repentización — spontaneous performance, especially in music. It is more specialized than improvisación.

There is no exact antonym, but these words express contrasting ideas:

  • planificación — planning; emphasizes deciding in advance.
  • preparación — preparation; means getting ready beforehand.
  • ensayo — rehearsal; refers to practicing a performance before presenting it.

Common phrases & collocations

  • improvisación musical — musical improvisation.
  • improvisación teatral — theatrical improvisation.
  • hacer una improvisación — to improvise or give an improvised performance.
  • resolver algo sobre la marcha — to figure something out as one goes along.

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Examples

La improvisación es divertida en clase.noun

Improvisation is fun in class.

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