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copiar

to copy

verb koh-PYAHR Rare

Also means

to cheat (on a test)

Usage Note

Copiar covers both copying text or an object and cheating on an exam — copiar en el examen is the standard phrase for academic dishonesty. The noun copia means a copy, and fotocopia (photocopy) shares the root. Copiar is a regular -ar verb with no stem changes.

Examples

"No copies el trabajo de tu compañero."

Natural Translation

Don't copy your classmate's work.

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