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copiare

to copy

verb koh-PYAH-reh Rare

Also means

to cheat (on a test)

Usage Note

Copiare takes avere as its auxiliary and is used for copying text, files, or artworks, as well as cheating on an exam (copiare al compito). The related noun is copia (copy). In digital contexts, the standard shorthand copia e incolla (copy and paste) is universally understood.

Examples

"Non si deve copiare durante gli esami."

Natural Translation

One must not cheat during exams.

Literal Translation

Not one-must copy during the exams.

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