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Palabra italiana

caricatura

caricature (exaggerated drawing or imitation)

Parece

caricature

an exaggerated portrayal (same meaning — but the Italian origin is often forgotten)

⚠️ La trampa

The word is essentially the same, but Italian 'caricatura' also informally means a ridiculous or exaggerated person: 'Sei una caricatura!' = 'You're a joke / a ridiculous figure!'. English doesn't use 'caricature' this way.

Para decir "an exaggerated portrayal (same meaning — but the Italian origin is often forgotten)" en italiano:

caricatura (correct)

"caricatura" en español significa:

caricature (exaggerated drawing or imitation)

Ejemplo

"Il giornalista ha pubblicato una caricatura del presidente."

"The journalist published a caricature of the president."

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