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    Imitar (en. Imitate)

    /i.miˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To reproduce or copy the way of acting, thinking, or speaking of someone.
    Children often imitate their television heroes.
    Los niños suelen imitar a sus héroes de la televisión.
    To pretend to be someone or something, generally with the intention to deceive.
    The impostor tried to imitate the voice of the famous singer.
    El impostor intentaba imitar la voz del cantante famoso.
    To reproduce the characteristics or appearance of something.
    Artists try to imitate the masterpieces of painting.
    Los artistas tratan de imitar las obras maestras de la pintura.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to imitate someone
    To copy the behavior or actions of another person.
    imitar a alguien
    to be an imitation
    Someone or something that is not original and tries to appear so.
    ser una imitación
    do not imitate
    Do not follow someone's example.
    no imitar

    Related Words

    imitation
    Action of imitating something.
    imitación
    imitator
    A person who imitates another.
    imitador
    simulation
    Action of simulating or imitating something.
    simulación

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone by imitating their way of speaking.
    That video is a mocking imitation of politicians.
    Ese video es una imitación burlona de políticos.
    To follow the style of a famous person.
    Young people often imitate social media stars.
    Los jóvenes suelen imitar a las estrellas de las redes sociales.