copias
/kopjas/from spelling rules
copias is the Spanish word for copies.
copias refers to duplicates of a document or a piece of writing. While copias is the most common and versatile term for copies across all Spanish-speaking countries, other terms exist for specific contexts. For example, reproducciones is often used in the art world to mean reproductions and fotocopias is used widely to refer specifically to photocopies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, copias and fotocopias are commonly used interchangeably, though copias is more prevalent in everyday language. In Argentina, the term xerocopias is occasionally used instead of fotocopias to refer to photocopies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of copias is copia.
How do you pronounce it?
/kopjas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word copia is used as a slang term for cheating on an exam. A student who looks at another person's paper is said to be copiando.
- The term xerocopias used in some regions comes from the Greek word 'xeros' meaning 'dry'. This refers to the dry photocopying process, unlike older wet chemical processes.
- In many Latin American countries, if you ask for 'una copia' of a document at a government office, the clerk might ask if you want it 'simple' or 'certificada'.
Examples in context
- Voy a hacer copias ampliadas.I'm going to make enlarged copies.This sentence shows how to use copias when talking about enlarged copies.Tatoeba #3458720 by cueyayotl, translation #21736 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Yo tenía dos copias del libro.I had two copies of the book.This sentence uses copias to indicate having two copies of a book.Tatoeba #7788290 by marcelostockle, translation #254670 by CK
- Tom compró dos copias del libro.Tom bought two copies of the book.This sentence uses copias to show that Tom bought two copies of a book.Tatoeba #2384738 by diegohn, translation #1486383 by Spamster
- Por favor, necesito hacer copias de estos documentosPlease, I need to make copies of these documents
- El despacho de abogados solicitó los duplicados de los contratosThe law firm requested copies of the contracts
- La galería de arte ofrece reproducciones de cuadros famososThe art gallery offers reproductions of famous paintings
- ¿Puedes hacerme unas fotocopias de estos apuntes?Can you make me some photocopies of these notes?
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Example conversation
At the office, Javier is looking for some paperwork.
- Javier¿Viste mis copias del informe?Did you see my copies of the report?
- LucíaSí, las dejé en tu escritorio.Yes, I left them on your desk.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Lucía, you are very kind.
- LucíaNo hay de qué, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
