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How to Say "duplicate" in Spanish

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copia

KOH-pyahˈko.pja

nounA1general
Use 'copia' when referring to a reproduction or a second version of a document, photo, or other item that you need for practical purposes.
Two identical, plain sheets of paper lying side-by-side on a simple surface, representing a duplicate or copy.

Examples

Necesito una copia de mi pasaporte para el banco.

I need a copy of my passport for the bank.

Esta es la única copia original del contrato.

This is the only original copy of the contract.

Haz una copia de seguridad de todos tus archivos importantes.

Make a backup copy of all your important files.

Gender Reminder

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

repetido

reh-peh-TEE-dohre.pe.ˈti.ðo

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'repetido' when you have an extra, identical item, especially in contexts like collecting or trading where you might have more than one.
Two identical blue toy cars placed side by side.

Examples

Tengo este cromo repetido, ¿quieres cambiarlo?

I have this sticker repeated (a duplicate), do you want to trade it?

No compres ese libro, ya lo tenemos repetido en casa.

Don't buy that book, we already have a duplicate at home.

Dame tus repetidos y yo te doy los míos.

Give me your duplicates and I'll give you mine.

Using it as a noun

Sometimes people drop the noun and just say 'un repetido' to mean 'a duplicate item', especially when trading cards or stickers.

Using 'double' instead

Mistake: “Tengo un cromo doble.”

Correction: Tengo un cromo repetido.

Copia vs. Repetido

Learners often use 'copia' when they mean 'repetido'. Remember, 'copia' is for a needed reproduction, while 'repetido' describes an item you have too many of, often in a collection.

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