copión
/koˈpjon/masculine
In Spanish, 'copycat' is translated as copión. If unsure, use copión. Wiktionary also lists copiota.
Meaning: one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| copión | /koˈpjon/ | masculine |
| copiota | /koˈpjota/ | neuter |
The term is used to describe someone who imitates or plagiarizes the work of others. It is often used colloquially by children or in informal settings to tease someone for imitating others.
Which one should you use?
copión is the masculine form. copiota is a neuter form. The words can also function as adjectives.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is copión, and its masculine plural is copiones. The feminine form of the masculine copión is copiona. The neuter plural form is copiotas.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈpjon/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'copycat' to involve an animal, Spanish uses the root of 'to copy', completely stripping away the feline imagery used in English.
- While copión describes a copycat, the verb copiar is also the standard term used for 'cheating' on a test in a classroom setting.
- In certain Latin American contexts, calling a woman a copiona can be a way to describe a romantic rival who mimics her style, turning a playground insult into a pop-culture trope.
Examples in context
- ¡Copión!Copycat!This sentence is useful for shouting 'Copycat!' at someone.Tatoeba #1023216 by Shishir, translation #5995112 by thomsmells
- No me gusta trabajar con ella, es una imitadoraI don't like working with her, she's a copycat.
- No le digas lo que pienso, siempre es un copiónDon't tell him what I think, he's always a copycat.
- Ese escritor es solo un plagiador, no tiene ideas originalesThat writer is just a copycat, they have no original ideas.
- Ese chico es un copión con los exámenes.That boy is a copycat with the exams.
- No seas un copión y usa tus propias ideas.Don't be a copycat and use your own ideas.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at their school projects.
- ElenaAlejandro, tu proyecto es igual al mío.Alejandro, your project is exactly like mine.
- AlejandroSolo me inspiré en tus ideas.I just got inspired by your ideas.
- ElenaNo, eres un copión.No, you are a copycat.
- AlejandroEstá bien, voy a cambiar algunas cosas.Alright, I am going to change some things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “copycat” translations and entries copión, copiota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
