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sustituto

substitute

noun soos-tee-TOO-toh Rare

Also means

replacement

Usage Note

Sustituto refers to a person or thing that stands in for another; the feminine is sustituta. In Spain the alternative spelling substituto also appears, though sustituto is preferred by the RAE. Used in schools (a supply teacher) and sport (a substitute player).

Examples

"El sustituto llegó tarde al primer día de clase."

Natural Translation

The substitute arrived late on the first day of class.

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