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mimic in Portuguese

mimic in Portuguese is mímico, imitar, mimetizar — mimic means to copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.

mimic in Portuguese

mímico
noun
A person who practices mimicry; especially:
imitar
verb
(transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.
mimetizar
verb
(biology, transitive) To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

What does "mimic" mean?

  1. verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
    "He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back."
  2. verb To closely resemble something else, especially for camouflage or protection.
    "Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps."
  3. noun A person skilled at imitating other people's voices or behaviour.
    "The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians."

mimic in a sentence

  • He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back.
  • The parrot could mimic almost any sound it heard.
  • Some harmless insects mimic the colouring of dangerous wasps.
  • The comedian was a brilliant mimic of famous politicians.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mimic" in Portuguese?

"mimic" in Portuguese is mímico, imitar, mimetizar. mimic means: To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.

How do you use "mimic" in a sentence?

Example: "He loved to mimic the teacher's voice behind her back." In Portuguese, "mimic" is mímico, imitar, mimetizar.

Are there other ways to say "mimic" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "mimic": mímico, imitar, mimetizar.

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