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How to Say "print" in Spanish

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copia

/KOH-pyah//ˈko.pja/

nounA1general
Use 'copia' when referring to a duplicate or reproduction of a document or photograph, like a photocopy or a printed photo.
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'.

huella

WEY-yah/ˈweʝa/

nounA1general
Use 'huella' to describe a mark or impression left by something, such as a footprint or fingerprint.
A deep, clear impression of a single human foot left in soft, light brown sand.

Examples

El perro dejó huellas de barro por toda la casa.

The dog left muddy footprints all over the house.

La policía buscaba huellas dactilares en la ventana.

The police were looking for fingerprints on the window.

Vimos las huellas del venado en la orilla del río.

We saw the deer's tracks on the riverbank.

Feminine Noun

Remember that 'huella' is always feminine, even though it ends in '-a'. Make sure to use 'la' or 'una' before it.

impresión

nounB1general
Use 'impresión' for a physical printout of digital information, such as a receipt or a document from a computer.

Examples

¿Me puedes entregar una impresión del recibo?

Can you hand me a printout of the receipt?

grabado

/gra-BAH-doh//ɡɾaˈβaðo/

nounB1artistic
Use 'grabado' specifically for an artistic print, such as an etching, engraving, or lithograph.
A close-up view of a square copper plate with a highly detailed illustration of a single stylized oak tree carved deeply into the surface.

Examples

El museo exhibe una colección de grabados de Goya.

The museum exhibits a collection of Goya's prints/engravings.

Este grabado antiguo vale miles de euros.

This old engraving is worth thousands of euros.

A Piece of Art

When 'grabado' refers to the artwork itself, it is always a masculine noun: 'un grabado' (an engraving).

Distinguishing 'copia' and 'impresión'

Learners often confuse 'copia' and 'impresión'. Remember that 'copia' is a general duplicate (like a photocopy), while 'impresión' specifically refers to a printout from a digital source, like a document from your computer.

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