stand-in

• Persona que sustituye temporalmente a otra, especialmente en situaciones peligrosas o difíciles, como en el cine o el teatro. También puede referirse a cualquier reemplazo provisional.

A noun referring to a person who temporarily takes the place of another, especially in situations that are dangerous or difficult.

1. Temporary replacementB2formal

   A person who takes the place of another, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.

   Suplente temporal

   • The actor used a stand-in for the dangerous stunt scene.
   • She acted as a stand-in for the manager during the crisis.
   • The team hired a stand-in to cover for the injured player.

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