Remedando (en. Mimicking)

rem-e-dan-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Irreducibly imitating the characteristics or behaviors of another person, often in a mocking manner.

The children were mocking each other, imitating their gestures and voices.

Los niños se estaban remedando entre sí, imitando sus gestos y voces.

Exaggeratedly reproducing a style or behavior.

The comedian specializes in impersonating famous artists with his performances.

El cómico se especializa en remedar a artistas famosos con sus actuaciones.

To act like someone else, usually with the intention of provoking laughter.

She was imitating her teacher in class, which made everyone laugh.

Ella estaba remedando a su profesora en clase, lo que hizo reír a todos.

From the verb 'remedar', which comes from the Latin 'remedare', meaning 'to repair' or 'to remedy'.

imitating someone

To imitate another person in a fun or mocking way.

remedando a alguien

remedying the situation

To try to resolve a situation by mimicking a previous response.

remedando la situación

imitating a voice

To imitate a voice for the purpose of entertaining.

remedando una voz

remedy

Substance or method used to cure or alleviate an illness.

remedio

imitator

A person who mocks or imitates others.

remedador

To make fun in a fun way.

That way of imitating your friends always makes me laugh.

Esa manera de remedar a tus amigos siempre me hace reír.

To irritate someone by imitation.

Whenever I see her imitating, it makes me want to leave.

Siempre que la veo remedando, me dan ganas de irme.