imitado
Imitado is the past participle of the verb imitar in Spanish and Portuguese, and functions as an adjective meaning that something has been imitated or emulated. It is used to describe works, styles, objects, or performances that replicate or imitate a source, rather than being original. In Spanish, it can appear in passive constructions such as la obra fue imitada (the work was imitated) or refer to a described quality like un estilo imitado. In Portuguese, a similar use is found in frases como uma técnica imitada or um estilo imitado.
Etymology and form: Imitado derives from Latin imitatus, the past participle of imitari, meaning to imitate.
Usage notes: Imitado is primarily used attributively to indicate copied or borrowed characteristics. It can describe
Examples: La pintura presenta un estilo claramente imitado de masters del Renacimiento. En portugués, a obra