Imitaba (en. Imitated)

/imiˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Reproduce behaviors or characteristics of someone or something.
The child imitated the voice of his favorite character.
El niño imitaba la voz de su personaje favorito.
Copy something closely.
The artist imitated the style of the great masters.
La artista imitaba el estilo de los grandes maestros.
Simulate or make believe that one is or has something.
Imitated his friend to make everyone laugh.
Imitaba a su amigo para hacer reír a todos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'imitare', which means 'to copy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imitated perfectly
Reproduced something in an identical manner.
imitaba a la perfección
imitated the style
Copied the distinctive characteristics of an author or artist.
imitaba el estilo
imitated like an echo
Reproduction of sounds or words in an exact manner.
imitaba como un ecoló

Related Words

imitation
Action of imitating.
imitación
imitator
Person who imitates.
imitador
imitating
That imitates.
imitante

Slang Meanings

To clown around.
He is always imitating others like he is a clown.
Siempre está imitando a los demás como si fuera un payaso.
To be a copycat.
Stop being a copycat and create your own style.
Deja de ser un copycat y crea tu propio estilo.