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cópia

[KÓ-pi-uh]
nounfemininepl: cópias
copy
1. An exact reproduction or duplicate of an original document, artwork, or object
She made a copy of the painting.
Ela fez uma cópia do quadro.
2. A single unit of a published work such as a book or newspaper
I bought three copies of the magazine.
Comprei três cópias da revista.
3. An imitation or reproduction that is inferior to the original
This designer handbag is just a cheap copy.
Esta bolsa de designer é apenas uma cópia barata.
4. Text or material prepared for printing or publication
The journalist submitted her copy before the deadline.
A jornalista entregou sua cópia antes do prazo.
NYC Slang
dupe, knockoff
Synonyms
duplicatareproduçãoimitaçãofalsificaçãoréplicaexemplar
Antonyms
originalautêntico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cópia
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
cópia
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
General
xerox
Colloquial term used informally for photocopies

Related Idioms & Phrases

cópia fiel (faithful copy)
ser uma cópia de (to be a copy of)
fazer cópia (to make a copy)
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