How to Say "mock" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mock” is “simulacro” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hoy tendremos un simulacro de incendio en el colegio.
Today we will have a fire drill at school.
Los médicos hicieron un simulacro de emergencia para estar listos.
The doctors did an emergency drill to be ready.
Haremos un simulacro de examen antes de la prueba real.
We will do a mock exam before the real test.
Masculine Gender
This word ends in 'o', making it masculine. You should always use it with 'el' or 'un' (el simulacro).
Using 'de' for Specifics
To say what kind of drill it is, simply add 'de' plus the event: 'simulacro de sismo' (earthquake drill).
Simulacro vs. Simulación
Mistake: “Usar 'simulación de incendio' para una práctica escolar.”
Correction: Use 'simulacro de incendio'. While both mean 'simulation,' 'simulacro' specifically implies a physical rehearsal or safety drill.
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