Also means
gathering
Usage Note
Acopio refers to an accumulation of goods or resources, especially when gathered deliberately for future use — hacer acopio de provisiones (to stockpile supplies). The phrase hacer acopio de also extends metaphorically: hacer acopio de valor (to summon up courage).
Examples
"Hicieron acopio de agua antes del huracán."
Natural Translation
They stockpiled water before the hurricane.
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