impersonator

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que imita la apariencia, voz o comportamiento de otra, a menudo con fines de entretenimiento o engaño; también puede referirse a quien se hace pasar por otra persona de manera fraudulenta.

A noun referring to a person who fraudulently assumes the appearance or identity of another person.

1. Fraudulent ImitatorB2formal

   A person who pretends to be someone else, typically for dishonest purposes such as fraud or deception.

   suplantador

   • The police arrested an impersonator who was pretending to be a doctor.
   • An impersonator tried to access the bank account by pretending to be the account holder.
   • The celebrity had to deal with an impersonator who was using their name for scams.

   Sinónimoscharlatancon artistdeceiverfakefraudimpostormasqueraderphonypretendershamtrickster

2. Entertainment PerformerB1formal

   A performer who mimics the appearance, voice, or mannerisms of a famous person for entertainment.

   imitador de famosos

   • The Elvis impersonator performed at the birthday party.
   • She works as a celebrity impersonator in Las Vegas.
   • The impersonator's impression of the president was hilarious.

   Sinónimosimitatorimpressionistmimic