diff --git a/src/tools/copy/copytool.cpp b/src/tools/copy/copytool.cpp
index f2f723d1..9477718d 100644
--- a/src/tools/copy/copytool.cpp
+++ b/src/tools/copy/copytool.cpp
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ QString CopyTool::nameID() {
 }
 
 QString CopyTool::description() const {
-    return tr("Copies the selecion into the clipboard");
+    return tr("Copies the selection into the clipboard");
 }
 
 CaptureTool* CopyTool::copy(QObject *parent) {