What does spontaneo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word spontaneo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use spontaneo in Italian.

The word spontaneo in Italian means spontaneous, frank, instinctive, voluntary, natural, genuine, miscarriage, spontaneous delivery. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word spontaneo

spontaneous, frank

aggettivo (sincero, aperto)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Di Maria ho sempre apprezzato i modi spontanei, estremamente gentili e affettuosi.
I've always appreciated Maria's spontaneous and extremely kind and gentle ways.

instinctive

aggettivo (istintivo, immediato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La sua reazione spontanea di rabbia è stata un po' esagerata ma certamente giustificata.
Her instinctive response full of rage was a bit much, but was also justified.

voluntary

aggettivo (volontario)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Apprezzo molto la tua offerta di aiuto spontanea e estremamente preziosa nel mio momento di estremo bisogno.
I really appreciate your voluntary offer to help, it was truly precious when I most needed it.

natural, genuine

aggettivo (naturale, non artificiale)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La vegetazione spontanea di questa zona è per lo più costituita da bassi arbusti e erbe alte.
The natural vegetation of this area mainly consists of low shrubs and tall grasses.

miscarriage

sostantivo maschile (perdita del feto per cause naturali)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

spontaneous delivery

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