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Italian

imitatore

/i.mi.taˈto.re/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

impressionist, imitator

  • an entertainer or comedian who impersonates famous people
  • someone who mimics or copies another's style, behavior, or products; a copycat

In a sentence

Quell'imitatore riesce a riprodurre alla perfezione la voce del presidente.

That impressionist can reproduce the president's voice perfectly.

Il grande artista ha avuto molti imitatori, ma nessun vero erede.

The great artist had many imitators, but no true heir.

Chi è il tuo imitatore comico preferito in televisione?

Who is your favorite comic impressionist on television?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
imitatoremasculine · singular
imitatorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'imitatrice'.
  • In entertainment, it translates specifically to 'impressionist' or 'mimic'.

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