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/Sounds like "toon" (as in "tool") + "TOON" (as in "tool")/

Meaning

Randomly, without thinking it through, just going with whatever comes first. Doing something "al tuntún" means acting with no plan and trusting blind luck to sort it out. A risky approach, and people usually tell you not to do it this way.

Examples

Firmó al tuntún sin leer el contrato. (He just signed it without reading, totally winging it.)

No tomes decisiones al tuntún, piénsalo. (Don't make decisions on a whim, actually think it through.)

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Palo de ciego

/Sounds like "AHL" (as in "art") + "toon" (as in "tool") + "TOON" (as in "tool")/

Meaning

Randomly, without any plan or logic, just winging it and hoping something works out. Doing something "al tuntún" means there is no method or thought behind it, just chaotic improvisation and a bit of luck.

Examples

I did it completely randomly and it somehow turned out fine.

Don't answer without thinking, take a moment before you open your mouth.

Regional synonyms

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