simulación
“simulación” means “simulation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
simulation
Also: drill, mock-up
📝 In Action
Los pilotos practican en una simulación de vuelo.
A2The pilots practice in a flight simulation.
Corrieron una simulación por computadora para ver el clima.
B1They ran a computer simulation to see the weather.
La escuela hizo una simulación de incendio.
B1The school did a fire drill.
pretense
Also: feigning, sham
📝 In Action
Su alegría era una simple simulación.
B2His joy was a mere pretense.
Fue acusado de simulación de delito.
C1He was accused of faking a crime.
La simulación de su enfermedad no engañó al médico.
B2His feigning of illness did not fool the doctor.
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Quick Quiz: simulación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is a correct use of 'simulación'?
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From the Latin word 'simulatio', which comes from 'simulare' (to copy or represent). It is related to the word 'similis' meaning 'similar'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'simulación' and 'simulacro' the same thing?
They are very close! 'Simulación' is usually more technical (like a computer program), while 'simulacro' specifically refers to a physical drill, like a fire drill.
Can I use 'simulación' to mean a lie?
Yes, it can mean the 'act of faking' something, like pretending to be sick (simulación de enfermedad).
Does it always end in -ción?
Yes, the singular is 'simulación' and the plural is 'simulaciones' (the accent on the 'o' disappears in the plural).