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imitazione

imitation

noun ee-mee-tah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Also means

forgery

Usage Note

Imitazione covers both the act of imitating (comedy impressions, mimicry) and a counterfeit object: un orologio di imitazione is a fake watch, while fare l'imitazione di qualcuno is to do an impression of someone. Context clearly distinguishes the two senses.

Examples

"La sua imitazione del presidente era perfetta."

Natural Translation

His impression of the president was perfect.

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