simulacro

simulation

noun see-moo-LAH-kroh Rare

Origin: From Latin simulacrum, meaning image or likeness.

Also means

drill

Usage Note

Simulacro most commonly appears in the phrase simulacro de incendio (fire drill) or simulacro de evacuación (evacuation drill) — it refers to a rehearsal that mimics a real event. It can also mean a sham or hollow imitation ('un simulacro de justicia'). Avoid confusing it with simulación, which leans more toward computer modelling or medical simulation.

Examples

"Hicimos un simulacro de incendio hoy."

Natural Translation

We did a fire drill today.

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