Spontanyo

spontaneousadjective

Alternative meanings

Arising or being done naturally, without prior preparation, pressure, or planning.

Pronunciation

spon-TAHN-yo

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from espontáneo/spontaneous; it can also be expressed as kalit nga or natural nga.

Variants or conjugations

spontanyo; kalit nga; natural nga; walay plano

Related words and expressions

natural, improvised, sudden, free, unplanned

Meaning and usage notes

“Spontanyo” works as a general term. To say something was spontaneous because it happened suddenly, “kalit nga” may sound more natural.