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    Imitando (en. Imitating)

    /imiˈtando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To replicate the actions or characteristics of someone or something.
    He is imitating the painting style of his favorite artist.
    Está imitando el estilo de pintura de su artista favorito.
    To simulate or appear as if one were another person.
    The boy is imitating his favorite television character.
    El niño está imitando a su personaje de televisión preferido.
    To reproduce a sound or voice in a similar way.
    She is very good at imitating animal sounds.
    Ella es muy buena imitando la voz de los animales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'imitando', which is the gerund of the verb 'imitare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to imitate to the letter
    Reproduce something exactly.
    imitar al pie de la letra
    to be imitating
    To be in the act of imitating someone.
    estar imitando
    there’s no one who can imitate
    Indicates that it is difficult to find an equal or someone capable of imitating.
    no hay quien imite

    Related Words

    imitation
    The action of imitating; copy.
    imitación
    imitator
    A person who imitates others.
    imitador
    emulation
    Imitation with the desire to surpass.
    emulación

    Slang Meanings

    To make a fool of oneself by trying to imitate a famous person.
    That guy spends all his time clowning around; it seems he is imitating a YouTuber.
    Ese chico se la pasa haciendo el payaso, parece que está imitando a un youtuber.
    To replicate something that is in fashion.
    That jacket is an imitation of what everyone is wearing now.
    Esa chaqueta es una imitación de lo que todos usan ahora.