copia
neutral, Mexico
A copy is a copia in Mexico. A photocopy is a fotocopia, and the verb "to copy" is copiar.
Meaning: a duplicate of a document (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| copia | neutral, Mexico |
| fotocopia | neutral |
| copiar | verb |
Ask ¿me saca una copia? to request a photocopy. In offices people also say sacar copias.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Copiar in school means to cheat by copying, so say hacer una copia when you only want a duplicate.
Did you know?
- The word fotocopia joins foto (light) and copia, describing a copy made with light.
Examples in context
- Necesito una copia de mi identificación.I need a copy of my ID.
- Saqué diez fotocopias.I made ten photocopies.
Example conversation
Rafael asks the clerk Alma for a copy at a stationery shop in Cuernavaca.
- RafaelBuenas tardes, ¿me saca una copia?Good afternoon, can you make me a copy?
- AlmaClaro, ¿a color o en blanco y negro?Sure, in color or black and white?
- RafaelEn blanco y negro.Black and white.
