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    Simular (en. Simulate)

    /si.mu.lar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To represent or make something appear different from what it is.
    She tries to simulate joy, even though she is sad.
    Ella trata de simular alegría, aunque está triste.
    To make an imitation of something.
    He can impressively simulate different accents.
    Él puede simular diferentes acentos de manera impresionante.
    To pretend a behavior or quality that one does not truly possess.
    Sometimes one simulates having confidence in difficult situations.
    A veces se simula que se tiene confianza en situaciones difíciles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'simulare', meaning 'to imitate' or 'to represent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to simulate an accident
    To pretend that an accident occurs to gain benefit.
    simular un accidente
    to simulate an illness
    To feign being sick.
    simular una enfermedad
    to simulate confidence
    To act as if one has confidence, even if that is not the case.
    simular confianza

    Related Words

    simulation
    The act of simulating or representing something.
    simulación
    to pretend
    To pretend something that is not true.
    fingir
    imitation
    The action of imitating something or someone.
    imitación

    Slang Meanings

    To put on a show
    He is putting on a show just to get attention.
    Está haciendo teatro solo para llamar la atención.
    To wear a mask
    He always wears a mask at the office to seem nice.
    Siempre lleva la mascarita en la oficina para parecer simpático.