Kilo Lingo

/koˈpjaɾ/

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Translation

to copy

Word origin

From Latin copia ('abundance, plenty'), which in medieval Latin came to mean 'a transcript' or reproduction of a text.

Origin
Latin
Root
copia
English cognates
copy, copious

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

texto .

You have to copy the text into your notebook.

.

The child tries to copy his brother's drawing.

¿ ordenador?

Can you copy these files onto my computer?

.

It is not right to copy in exams.

receta .

We are going to copy grandma's recipe.

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This word is part of lesson 80.