A1 noun Neutral

improvisation

/ˌɪm.prə.vaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Improvisation is the act of creating or performing something without any preparation or a written script. It is common in music, acting, and everyday situations when you have to solve a problem quickly.

Ejemplos

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1

When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.

When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.

2

The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.

The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.

3

That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!

That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
improvisation
Verb
improvise
Adverbio
improvisationally
Adjetivo
improvisational
Relacionado
improviser
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'I'm-pro-at-vision': You are a professional at creating a vision instantly without a script.

Quiz rápido

The actor forgot his lines, so he used ______ to finish the scene.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: improvisation

Ejemplos

1

When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.

everyday

When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.

2

The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.

formal

The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.

3

That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!

informal

That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!

4

The professor discussed the role of improvisation in 17th-century Italian theater.

academic

The professor discussed the role of improvisation in 17th-century Italian theater.

5

Our marketing strategy relied on improvisation because the market changed so fast.

business

Our marketing strategy relied on improvisation because the market changed so fast.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
improvisation
Verb
improvise
Adverbio
improvisationally
Adjetivo
improvisational
Relacionado
improviser

Colocaciones comunes

jazz improvisation jazz improvisation
pure improvisation pure improvisation
skill in improvisation skill in improvisation
brilliant improvisation brilliant improvisation
musical improvisation musical improvisation

Frases Comunes

a piece of improvisation

a piece of improvisation

capacity for improvisation

capacity for improvisation

spirit of improvisation

spirit of improvisation

Se confunde a menudo con

improvisation vs improvement

Improvisation means making something up on the spot, while improvement means making something better.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about art (like jazz or comedy) or when someone handles a surprise situation without a plan.

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Errores comunes

Many learners confuse this with 'improvement'. Remember: 'improvise' is about acting, 'improve' is about quality.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'I'm-pro-at-vision': You are a professional at creating a vision instantly without a script.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'improvisus', meaning 'not seen ahead' or 'unforeseen'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun in most contexts plural form is improvisations often follows adjectives like 'musical' or 'clever'
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Contexto cultural

In Western culture, 'improv' is a very popular style of comedy where the actors have no script.

Quiz rápido

The actor forgot his lines, so he used ______ to finish the scene.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: improvisation

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