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mimetizar

to mimic

verb mee-meh-tee-SAHR Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Origin: From Greek mimetes, 'imitator'.

Also means

to blend in

Usage Note

Mimetizar means to imitate or to camouflage, often used in a biological context — animals that se mimetizan blend into their environment. The reflexive mimetizarse is the more common form. Figuratively it means to adopt another's style or manner so closely as to be indistinguishable: se mimetizó con el grupo.

Examples

"El camaleón se mimetiza con el entorno."

Natural Translation

The chameleon blends in with its surroundings.

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