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“monopolize” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoacaparar

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈpaɾ/

Example

Los medios coparon la atención con la noticia.

The media monopolized attention with the news.

Illustration for copar (monopolize)

How to say “monopolize” in Spanish

“Monopolize” in Spanish is copar.

A speaker occupying a microphone while others are pushed aside.

Full entry for copar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with copar

La empresa copó el mercado con su nuevo producto.

The company monopolized the market with its new product.

Tips for using copar

  • Compared with ocupar, copar carries a stronger sense of crowding out or monopolizing, so it commonly signals an aggressive or decisive takeover rather than neutral presence.

Other Spanish words for “monopolize”

Esa empresa acapara la mayor parte del mercado local.

That company monopolizes the majority of the local market.

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