imitation
BrE /ɪˈmɪteɪʃn/ AmE /ɪˈmɪteɪʃn/
noun en → es
an act of copying or trying to copy something exactly
imitación, copia
- a(n) imitation of somebody/something
Collocations imitation jewelry · imitation leather
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The painting is an exact imitation of the original.
El cuadro es una imitación exacta del original.
something that copies or tries to copy something else, but is not the real thing
falso, falsificación
- an imitation of something
Collocations imitation pearls · imitation diamonds
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The watch is an imitation, not a real Rolex.
El reloj es una falsificación, no un Rolex auténtico.
a person who copies the actions or behaviour of another person as part of a performance or for fun
imitador, imitadora
- an imitation of somebody
Collocations a comedy imitation · an impersonation
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He's a great imitation of the comedian.
Es un gran imitador del comediante.
a copy or reproduction of an original work of art, especially one that is not intended to be a genuine copy but rather a decorative item
reproducción, copia decorativa
- an imitation of something
Collocations imitation art prints · imitation sculptures
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The painting is an imitation, not a reproduction.
El cuadro es una reproducción decorativa, no un duplicado auténtico.