emular
to emulate
verb eh-moo-LAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin aemulari (to rival, imitate).
Also means
to imitate
Usage Note
Emular carries a sense of aspiring to match or surpass a model — slightly more elevated than the everyday imitar. In technology, emular is used for software that replicates hardware or other systems. It is a regular -ar verb with no stem changes.
Examples
"Intenta emular a su ídolo en cada actuación."
Natural Translation
He tries to emulate his idol in every performance.
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