substitute

• Describe a una persona o cosa que ocupa el lugar o cumple la función de otra, generalmente de forma temporal o como reemplazo.

Describes a person or thing that takes the place or function of another.

1. B1formal

   Serving as a replacement for something or someone else.

   sustituto

   • The substitute teacher took over the class for the day.
   • They used a substitute ingredient in the recipe.
   • The substitute player scored the winning goal.

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• Persona o cosa que ocupa el lugar de otra o cumple su función; también se refiere a un jugador que entra en un partido en lugar de otro.

A noun referring to a person or thing that takes the place or performs the function of another person or thing.

1. Replacement personB1formal

   A person who takes the place of another, especially in a job or role.

   Persona que sustituye a otra

   • The teacher was sick, so a substitute came to class.
   • He worked as a substitute for the regular driver.
   • The team brought in a substitute for the injured player.

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2. Replacement thingB1formal

   A thing that is used in place of another, often because the original is unavailable.

   Sustituto (cosa)

   • Margarine can be used as a substitute for butter.
   • They found a substitute for the missing part.
   • This is a cheap substitute for the original material.

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• Verbo que indica la acción de poner una cosa o persona en lugar de otra, o de cumplir la función de algo o alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of replacing one thing or person with another, or serving as a replacement.

1. Replace with anotherB1formal

   To put or use someone or something in place of another.

   sustituir por otro

   • You can substitute butter with margarine in this recipe.
   • The coach substituted the injured player in the second half.
   • They substituted the old equipment with new models.

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2. Act as a replacementB1formal

   To take the place of someone or something temporarily.

   actuar como sustituto

   • She substituted for the manager while he was on vacation.
   • The intern substituted for the regular receptionist.
   • He substituted as the lead singer for one night.

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