This is the 13865th most frequent Spanish word.
simuló
"Simuló" means "pretended."
In this sentence, 'simuló' is used to indicate that the person pretended or feigned being sick as an intentional act.
Simuló estar enfermo para no ir a la escuela.
She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school.
Here, 'simuló' means to falsely act out or represent a scenario for effect or result, in this case, a surprise.
Él simuló ser el ganador para sorprender a su familia.
He pretended to be the winner to surprise his family.
In this context, 'simuló' is used to describe acting as though unaware of something strategically or purposefully.