Also means
replacement
Usage Note
Sustituta is the feminine form of sustituto and refers to a woman who replaces another in a job or role. In Spain it is commonly used for a teacher covering a class: la sustituta de la profesora. The masculine sustituto is also used as a gender-neutral default in some formal contexts, though sustituta is preferred when the referent is female.
Examples
"La sustituta llegó a las nueve de la mañana."
Natural Translation
The substitute arrived at nine in the morning.
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