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Italian word
caricatura
caricature, exaggerated cartoon drawing
Looks like
caricature
an exaggerated portrait intended to mock or amuse
⚠️ The trap
These are near-equivalents, but in Italian 'caricatura' can also informally describe a ridiculous or absurd person or situation — usage English learners often miss.
To say "an exaggerated portrait intended to mock or amuse" in Italian:
caricatura (same meaning — near-true friend, but check context)
"caricatura" in English means:
caricature, exaggerated cartoon drawing
Example
"L'artista ha disegnato una caricatura del presidente."
"The artist drew a caricature of the president."
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