What is the Spanish word for "imitation"?

Learn how to say "imitation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

imitation

Spanish

imitación

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Alternative translations of "imitation"

falsificación
simulación
copía
reproducción

Examples of how to use "imitation" in Spanish

English
This is a cheap imitation of a real diamond.
Spanish
Esta es una imitación barata de un diamante real.
English
The child's painting is an imitation of mine.
Spanish
La pintura del niño es una imitación de la mía.
English
She wore an imitation necklace to the party.
Spanish
Ella llevó un collar de imitación a la fiesta.
English
His laughter was an imitation of his father.
Spanish
Su risa era una imitación de la de su padre.
English
This watch is only an imitation, not original.
Spanish
Este reloj es solo una imitación, no original.

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