Spanish Conversation · Level 187
15 words
Spanish word
simular
Pronunciation
IPA/simuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpretend
Example
Ella simula estar feliz delante de sus amigos.
She pretends to be happy in front of her friends.
More examples
El paciente simula los síntomas para conseguir la baja.
The patient feigns symptoms to obtain sick leave.
Core concept
A person putting on a happy face while feeling sad.
Common phrases
simular estar
pose as
simular interés
feign interest
simular inocencia
feign innocence
Similar words
fingir: Acts out or states something invented to make it appear true.
aparentar: Adopts a look or manner that conveys a certain condition or quality.
disimular: Keeps true feelings or conditions hidden so they are not apparent.
hacerse pasar por: Assumes someone else's identity and presents oneself as that person.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer creer a otros que se tiene o se siente algo que no es cierto, por medio de actitudes o palabras.
Word origin
From Latin simulare 'to imitate,' literally 'to make like,' which Spanish retains with the sense of feigning a state.
Usage tips
- Often appears with an infinitive or a noun (simular estar, simular una lesión), so expect phrases that state the faked condition.
Other meanings
- simulateverb
Related words
- simulaciónpretensenoun
- simuladosimulatedadjective
- simuladorsimulatornoun