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recopilar

to compile

verb rreh-koh-pee-LAHR Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

to collect

Usage Note

Recopilar means to gather and organise existing material into a collection — recopilar datos (to compile data), recopilar textos (to anthologise texts). It implies selection and arrangement rather than mere gathering (recoger). The resulting noun is recopilación (compilation, anthology). In computing, do not confuse with compilar (to compile code).

Examples

"Recopiló todas las canciones populares de la región."

Natural Translation

She compiled all the folk songs of the region.

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