Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
improvisar
Pronunciation
IPA/impɾoβiˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbimprovise
Example
En el concierto, el pianista improvisó una melodía.
At the concert, the pianist improvised a melody.
More examples
En una reunión de trabajo, tuve que improvisar una solución rápida.
At a work meeting, I had to improvise a quick solution.
Core concept
Creating something on the spot to solve an immediate problem.
Common phrases
improvisar una respuesta
improvise an answer
improvisar una solución
improvise a solution
improvisar sobre la marcha
improvise on the fly
Similar words
inventar: Invents an original device, method, or concept by imaginative thought.
crear: Makes or produces something new, usually through intentional design or work.
idear: Formulates a new idea or plan in the mind.
Definition in Spanish
Actuar o producir una solución sin un plan previo, adaptando lo que hay para salir del apuro.
Word origin
Borrowed from Latin improvisus meaning 'unforeseen', the verb improvisar keeps the sense of using what is at hand to deal with an immediate need.
Usage tips
- The verb commonly takes a direct object as in improvisar una canción and also appears pronominally as improvisarse to mean taking on a temporary role.
Other meanings
- make doverb
- whip upverb
Opposites
- planificarplanverb
- ensayarrehearseverb
Related words
- improvisaciónimprovisationnoun
- improvisadoimprovisedadjective
- improvisadorimprovisernoun