Copio (en. I copy)
/ˈko.pjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To reproduce a text, document, or object identical to the original.
The student copied the homework from a classmate.
El estudiante copio la tarea del compañero.
To take something from another place or person without proper authorization.
She copied information from the Internet without citing the source.
Ella copio información de Internet sin citar la fuente.
To make a replica or imitation of something.
The artist copied the style of his teacher.
El artista copio el estilo de su maestro.
Etymology
From the Latin 'copiare', meaning to replicate or reproduce.
Common Phrases and Expressions
copy and paste
Action of copying text and pasting it elsewhere.
copio y pego
faithful copy
Exact reproduction of an original.
copia fiel
Related Words
copy
Reproduction of a document or file.
copia
copyist
Person who is engaged in copying texts.
copista
Slang Meanings
To copy without understanding
I only copy what the book says, but I don't understand anything.
Solo copio lo que dice el libro, pero no entiendo nada.
To copy a test
He spends all his time copying in math tests.
Se la pasa copiando en los exámenes de matemáticas.