improvised

• Describe algo creado o realizado espontáneamente, sin preparación previa.

Describes something that is created or performed spontaneously without preparation.

1. Created spontaneouslyB2formal

   Made or done without preparation, using whatever is available.

   Improvisado

   • The comedian gave an improvised performance that had the audience laughing.
   • They built an improvised shelter from branches and leaves.
   • Her improvised speech was surprisingly eloquent.

   Sinónimosad-libextemporaneousimpromptujury-riggedmakeshiftoffhandspontaneousunrehearsedunscripted

   Antónimosplannedpremeditatedprepared

2. Temporary substituteB2formal

   Used as a temporary replacement for something that is not available.

   improvisado como sustituto temporal

   • We used a chair as an improvised step ladder.
   • The soldiers created an improvised stretcher from a blanket.
   • He made an improvised tool to fix the broken pipe.

   Sinónimosad hocjury-riggedmake-domakeshiftprovisionalstand-instopgapsubstitutetemporary

   Antónimosofficialpermanentproperregularstandard

• Verbo que indica la acción de crear, decir o ejecutar algo de manera espontánea, sin preparación previa. También se usa para referirse a inventar o resolver sobre la marcha.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating or performing something spontaneously without preparation.

1. Create spontaneouslyB2formal

   To create or perform something without preparation, using available materials or ideas.

   Improvisar

   • The jazz musician began to improvise a new melody.
   • She had to improvise a speech when the speaker didn't show up.
   • The chef improvised a delicious meal from leftover ingredients.

   Sinónimosad-libmake up

   Antónimosplanpreparerehearsescript

2. Make do with what is availableB1informal

   To manage a situation using whatever is at hand, often due to a lack of proper resources.

   Arreglárselas con lo que hay

   • We had to improvise a shelter using branches and leaves.
   • He improvised a tool from a piece of wire.
   • When the power went out, they improvised with candles and flashlights.

   Sinónimoscobble togethercontrivemake dorig

   Antónimosplanprepare