réplica
replica
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An exact copy of something
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replica
exact copy of an original
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-a
noun suffix
Réplica means replica and is a direct cognate of the English word.
réplica
replica, copy, reproduction
An exact copy of an object, made to look like the original.
El museo expone una réplica de la corona originalThe museum displays a replica of the original crown
Me compré una copia exacta del vestido, una réplica perfectaI bought an exact copy of the dress, a perfect replica
aftershock (seismic)
A smaller earthquake that comes after a bigger one. It's a weaker, shorter copy of the original.
La réplica se sintió una hora después del terremotoThe aftershock was felt an hour after the earthquake
Hubo varias réplicas durante la nocheThere were several aftershocks during the night
réplica
reply
An answer given back to someone, often to push back on what they said
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reply
to answer back
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-ica
word ending
Réplica means reply and is a cognate of the same English word.
réplica
reply, retort, comeback
An answer given straight back to someone, usually one that pushes back on what they just said.
Su réplica fue rápida y cortanteHis reply was quick and sharp
No supe qué decir ante esa réplica tan agudaI didn't know what to say to such a sharp retort
rebuttal, response (debate, law)
In a debate or a trial, the turn you get to answer the other side's argument. It's your reply to them.
El abogado pidió turno de réplicaThe lawyer asked for a chance to give a rebuttal
La candidata tendrá dos minutos de réplicaThe candidate will have two minutes of response
argument, objection (in fixed phrases)
A word of protest against an order or a decision. You are replying, but your reply is an objection to what you were told.
Obedeció sin réplicaHe obeyed without argument
La orden no admite réplicaThe order allows no argument