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copia

/KOH-pyah/

copy

Two identical, plain sheets of paper lying side-by-side on a simple surface, representing a duplicate or copy.

This image shows a copia (copy) of a document.

copia(noun)

fA1

copy

?

duplicate document or item

,

duplicate

?

reproduction

Also:

replica

?

exact reproduction of an object

,

print

?

photographic print

📝 In Action

Necesito una copia de mi pasaporte para el banco.

A1

I need a copy of my passport for the bank.

Esta es la única copia original del contrato.

A2

This is the only original copy of the contract.

Haz una copia de seguridad de todos tus archivos importantes.

B1

Make a backup copy of all your important files.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • duplicado (duplicate)
  • ejemplar (issue, volume)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • copia certificada – certified copy
  • copia de seguridad – backup copy

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'copia' is always feminine, so you must use 'la copia' or 'una copia'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Making a Copy

To talk about the action of creating a duplicate, use the verb 'sacar una copia' (to get a copy) or 'hacer una copia' (to make a copy).

A light blue pencil resting beside a sheet of paper structured with lines and shapes, clearly indicating a school test or assignment.

Taking a test means filling out a copia (exam paper).

copia(noun)

fB1

exam paper

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school assignment or test

,

imitation

?

a poor or critical likeness

Also:

likeness

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a depiction of something

📝 In Action

El profesor recogió todas las copias después del examen.

B1

The professor collected all the exam papers after the test.

Su nueva novela es solo una mala copia del estilo de Borges.

B2

His new novel is just a poor imitation of Borges's style.

No puedes entregar una copia con tantas faltas de ortografía.

B1

You can't hand in a paper with so many spelling mistakes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • examen (exam, test)
  • plagio (plagiarism)

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser una mala copia – to be a poor imitation or knock-off

💡 Grammar Points

Academic Context

In school or university settings, 'copia' is often used to mean the physical paper you write your answers on, similar to 'test booklet' or 'answer sheet'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: copia

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'copia' in the context of a school assignment?

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Word Family

copiar(to copy (verb)) - verb
copista(copyist, transcriber) - noun
fotocopia(photocopy) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'copia' ever mean 'abundance' in modern Spanish, like its Latin root?

Not really. While the Latin root *copia* meant 'abundance,' modern Spanish uses words like 'abundancia' or 'cantidad' for that meaning. 'Copia' strictly means a reproduction or duplicate today.

Is 'copia' the same as 'fotocopia'?

'Fotocopia' (photocopy) is a specific type of 'copia' (copy). If you are talking about a physical paper duplicate made on a machine, you can use either, but 'fotocopia' is more precise. If it's a digital file or a replica object, you must use 'copia'.