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“spontaneous” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esponˈtaneo/

Example

Su reacción fue espontánea.

His reaction was spontaneous.

Illustration for espontáneo (spontaneous)

How to say “spontaneous” in Spanish

“Spontaneous” in Spanish is espontáneo.

An unrehearsed, natural impulse originating inside a person.

Full entry for espontáneo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with espontáneo

Tomó una decisión espontánea y nos sorprendió a todos.

He made a spontaneous decision and surprised us all.

Tips for using espontáneo

  • Frequently used in phrases like es muy espontáneo to approve a natural reaction, and it contrasts with impulsivo when behavior seems careless rather than simply natural.

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