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imitar

[i-mi-TAR]
verb
to imitate
1. to copy or reproduce the actions, appearance, or manner of someone or something
The child imitates her mother's behavior.
A criança imita o comportamento de sua mãe.
2. to mimic or impersonate someone, often for entertainment or mockery
He imitated the president's accent perfectly.
Ele imitou o sotaque do presidente perfeitamente.
3. to follow or adopt a style, method, or pattern used by another
Many designers imitate the latest fashion trends.
Muitos designers imitam as tendências da moda mais recentes.
NYC Slang
copy, mock, or bite someone's style
Synonyms
copiarreproduzirmimificarcontrafazerseguiremular
Antonyms
originarinventarcriarinovar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imitar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
imitar
commonly used with emphasis in mimicry contexts
São Paulo
imitar
standard usage, often in business and fashion contexts
Portugal
imitar
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

imitar à risca (to imitate exactly/to the letter)
imitar os gestos de alguém (to mimic someone's gestures)
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