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    Simulacro (en. Simulacrum)

    /si.mu'la.kɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Representation or imitation of a real situation, usually for training purposes.
    The evacuation mock drill was conducted to prepare everyone for an emergency.
    El simulacro de evacuación se realizó para preparar a todos ante una emergencia.
    Practical demonstration that mimics a real operation.
    The students participated in a fire mock drill at school.
    Los estudiantes participaron en un simulacro de incendio en la escuela.
    Exercise designed to measure the response to risk scenarios.
    The earthquake mock drill was organized by local authorities.
    El simulacro de terremoto fue organizado por las autoridades locales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'simulacrum', which means imitation or representation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency mock drill
    Act of practicing the response to a crisis situation.
    simulacro de emergencia
    evacuation mock drill
    Exercise to practice the safe exit from a place in case of an emergency.
    simulacro de evacuación
    fire mock drill
    Training that simulates a fire to prepare people for a possible evacuation.
    simulacro de incendio

    Related Words

    simulation
    Act of simulating something, especially in an academic or professional context.
    simulación
    rehearsal
    Practice or preparation for an event or presentation.
    ensayo
    test
    Assessment of capabilities in a specific context.
    prueba

    Slang Meanings

    Mock drill
    They did a mock drill and no one took it seriously.
    Hicieron un simulacro y nadie se lo tomó en serio.
    Theater
    That fight was a mock drill; they were just putting on a show.
    Esa pelea fue un simulacro, solo estaban haciendo teatro.