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parodiar

to parody

verb pah-roh-DYAHR Rare

Usage Note

Parodiar means to imitate something in an exaggerated or comic way for satirical effect. The noun is parodia. It is a regular -ar verb with no spelling changes. It should be distinguished from plagiar (to plagiarize): parodiar is a creative and legal act of imitation, while plagiar implies copying without credit.

Examples

"El cómico parodió al presidente con gracia."

Natural Translation

The comedian parodied the president with wit.

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