ad lib

US /ˌæd ˈlɪb/
UK /ˌæd ˈlɪb/
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improvisar, hablar de improviso

speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words

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The comedian had to ad lib when his script was lost.
El comediante tuvo que improvisar cuando su guion se perdió.
She's good at ad-libbing during interviews.
Ella es buena para improvisar durante las entrevistas.
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improvisación, improviso

a remark or gesture made without previous preparation

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His witty ad lib got a huge laugh from the audience.
Su ingenioso improviso provocó una gran carcajada del público.
The director allowed the actors to add some ad libs to the dialogue.
El director permitió a los actores añadir algunos improvisos al diálogo.
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ad lib, de improviso

without previous preparation

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He spoke ad lib, surprising everyone with his impromptu speech.
Habló ad lib, sorprendiendo a todos con su discurso improvisado.
The musicians played some parts ad lib during the jazz performance.
Los músicos tocaron algunas partes ad lib durante la actuación de jazz.