How to Say "hard-copy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hard-copy” is “impreso” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Prefiero leer libros impresos en lugar de digitales.
I prefer reading printed books instead of digital ones.
Las instrucciones están en el papel impreso.
The instructions are on the printed paper.
Debes traer una copia impresa de tu pasaporte.
You must bring a printed copy of your passport.
Matching the Object
Since this acts as a descriptor, it changes to 'impresa' for feminine objects (like 'la revista') and 'impresos/impresas' for plurals.
The 'Special' Verb Partner
This word is a 'past participle,' which means it usually follows the verb 'to be' (ser/estar) to describe something that has already been printed.
Don't forget the plural!
Mistake: “Dos libros impreso.”
Correction: Dos libros impresos. (The word must match the number of the objects it describes.)
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