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copiare

copy

Riprodurre qualcosa fatta da un'altra persona, cercando di farla uguale o molto simile.

Definition & meaning

Copiare means to copy: to reproduce something, such as a text, image, file, or another person’s work.

It can also mean to imitate someone’s behavior or style, or to cheat by copying another person’s answers during a test.

Grammar & Word origin

A regular -are verb, derived from Latin copiare, meaning “to reproduce in writing.” It is usually transitive, taking a direct object, but can also be used without one when the thing copied is understood.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • riprodurre — “to reproduce”; broader and often more formal.
  • imitare — “to imitate”; emphasizes following someone’s style or behavior rather than making an exact copy.
  • trascrivere — “to transcribe”; specifically means copying words into written form.
  • creare — “to create”; a contextual opposite when the contrast is between producing something original and copying it.

Common phrases & collocations

  • copiare un testo — to copy a text.
  • copiare da qualcuno — to copy from someone, especially their answers.
  • copiare e incollare — to copy and paste.

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Examples

Non devi copiare il mio compito.verb

You must not copy my homework.

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