No. 9,355 in Catalan
imitar
To mimic or imitate.
In a sentence
Els nens solen imitar els adults en les seves accions.
Children tend to imitate adults in their actions.
In this sentence, 'imitar' is used to express the act of copying or replicating someone's actions or behavior, often observed in daily social interactions.
Va intentar imitar el so de l'ocell amb la seva veu.
He tried to imitate the sound of the bird with his voice.
Here, 'imitar' refers to the attempt to replicate or mimic a particular sound, showcasing its usage in auditory contexts.
Imitar les obres dels grans mestres pot ser útil per aprendre pintura.
Imitating the works of the great masters can be useful for learning painting.
In this example, 'imitar' implies copying or reproducing original works to practice and learn skills, often utilized in artistic or educational activities.
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