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    Imita (en. Imita)

    /iˈmita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of copying or reproducing the behavior, actions, or styles of someone.
    The child imitates his favorite television character.
    El niño imita a su personaje favorito de televisión.
    To repeat or do what another person does as a way of learning.
    In class, the students imitate the teacher to practice their pronunciation.
    En clase, los estudiantes imitan al profesor para practicar su pronunciación.
    To represent something in an artistic or dramatic way.
    The actor imitates various characters in his monologue.
    El actor imita a varios personajes en su monólogo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imitari', which means 'to copy' or 'to reproduce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to imitate someone
    To reproduce the way of acting or speaking of another person.
    imitar a alguien
    to imitate the style
    To copy someone's particular way of doing something.
    imitar el estilo
    to imitate the voice
    To reflect another person's vocal inflection and characteristics.
    imitar la voz

    Related Words

    imitation
    The act of copying or reproducing something.
    imitación
    imitator
    A person who imitates another, especially in the entertainment field.
    imitador
    simulation
    The action of simulating or representing something.
    simulación

    Slang Meanings

    To copy someone's style in an exaggerated way.
    That artist always imitates others in his songs.
    Ese artista siempre imita a los demás en sus canciones.
    To parody someone.
    In the show, the comedian hilariously imitates politicians.
    En el programa, el comediante imita a los políticos de forma hilarante.