improvisar

to improvise

verb eem-proh-bee-SAHR Rare

Origin: From Italian improvvisare, from Latin improvisus (unforeseen).

Usage Note

Improvisar is a regular -ar verb used in music, theatre, speech, and everyday contexts: improvisar un discurso is 'to improvise a speech'. Spanish musicians also use improvisar in jazz and flamenco contexts. The adjective form is improvisado — una solución improvisada is a makeshift solution, sometimes with a negative connotation of inadequate preparation.

Examples

"El guitarrista improvisó un solo brillante."

Natural Translation

The guitarist improvised a brilliant solo.

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