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copar

to monopolise

verb koh-PAHR Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

to dominate completely

Usage Note

Copar means to take over or fill up entirely — copar el mercado ('to corner the market'), copar las medallas ('to sweep all the medals'). It implies near-total occupation or domination and is common in sports journalism and business reporting. It is a regular -ar verb.

Examples

"El equipo local copó el podio en la competición."

Natural Translation

The local team swept the podium at the competition.

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