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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