imitation

• Adjetivo que describe algo hecho para imitar la apariencia o calidad de otro objeto, a menudo más valioso o auténtico.

An adjective describing something made to imitate the appearance or quality of something else, often a more valuable or genuine item.

1. Not genuine or realB1formal

   Being a copy or reproduction of something authentic, often of lower quality.

   imitación, falso

   • She wore an imitation pearl necklace.
   • The store sells imitation leather jackets.
   • He bought an imitation Rolex watch for a fraction of the price.

   Sinónimosartificialboguscounterfeitersatzfakefalsefauxmockphonyreproductionshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antónimosactualauthenticgenuineoriginalreal

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el resultado de imitar o copiar algo o a alguien, a menudo sugiriendo falta de originalidad, o una reproducción o copia de un original.

A noun referring to the act of copying or reproducing something, or the result of such copying, often implying a lack of originality.

1. Mimetic theory in artC1formal

   The philosophical concept that art and literature should precisely replicate nature or human actions.

   Imitación (teoría mimética del arte)

   • Aristotle's Poetics discusses imitation as the foundation of art.
   • Renaissance painters often adhered to the doctrine of imitation.
   • The play was criticized for its slavish imitation of real life.

   Sinónimosmimesis

   Antónimosexpressioninventionoriginality

2. Copy or replicaB1formal

   An object that is made to look like something else, often of lesser quality.

   Imitación o réplica

   • The market sold cheap imitations of designer handbags.
   • This painting is an imitation of a famous masterpiece.
   • He bought an imitation leather jacket.

   Sinónimosclonecopycounterfeitduplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryknockoffreplicareproductionshamsimulation

   Antónimosauthenticoriginalprototype

3. Mimicry of behaviorB2formal

   The act of copying or trying to copy the actions, speech, or mannerisms of another person.

   Imitación del comportamiento

   • Children learn through imitation of their parents.
   • His imitation of the teacher's voice was spot-on.
   • The comedian's act relies on imitation of celebrities.

   Sinónimoscopyingimpersonationmimicrysimulation

4. Exaggerated caricatureB2informal

   A humorous or exaggerated representation of a person, often for comic effect.

   Caricatura exagerada

   • The actor did a hilarious imitation of the president.
   • Her imitation of the boss had everyone laughing.
   • The sketch featured a crude imitation of a famous politician.

   Sinónimoscaricatureimpersonationimpressionlampoonparodysendupspooftakeofftravesty