English–Spanish
“stock up on” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/akoˈpjaɾ/
Example
Durante la pandemia, muchas personas acopiaron papel higiénico.
During the pandemic, many people stocked up on toilet paper.
How to say “stock up on” in Spanish
“Stock up on” in Spanish is acopiar.
Buying extra items to build up a reserve for later use.
Example sentences with acopiar
En las zonas secas, muchas familias acopian agua.
In dry areas, many families stock up on water.
Tips for using acopiar
- The word appears frequently in preparedness and news reports, while speakers often prefer hacer provisiones or comprar de más in casual shopping talk.