imitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to imitate, to mimic

   to copy someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms

2. 2.

   to copy, to reproduce

   to replicate something's appearance or characteristics

3. 3.

   to emulate, to follow

   to try to equal or surpass by copying as a model

Examples

• "As crianças adoram imitar os pais."

  Children love to imitate their parents.

• "Ele consegue imitar perfeitamente a voz do presidente."

  He can perfectly mimic the president's voice.

• "Este material imita couro, mas é sintético."

  This material imitates leather, but it's synthetic.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with direct objects (imitar alguém/algo). Often appears in contexts of mimicry for entertainment, children's learning behavior, or describing synthetic materials that replicate natural ones. Not to be confused with "irritar" (to irritate).