Reemplazar (en. Replace)

/re-em-pla-'zar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Substitute one thing for another.

We decided to replace the old sofa with a new one.

Decidimos reemplazar el sofá viejo por uno nuevo.

Take the place or function of something or someone.

She is going to replace Juan at work during his absence.

Ella va a reemplazar a Juan en el trabajo durante su ausencia.

Recover or refurbish something so that it is useful again.

It is necessary to replace the engine oil every six months.

Es necesario reemplazar el aceite del motor cada seis meses.

From the prefix re- plus the word 'emplazar', which comes from the Latin 'inplacere'.

replace something

Substitute one or more elements for others.

reemplazar algo

replace a function

Take on the responsibilities or role of another person.

reemplazar una función

replace a component

Change a defective part for a new one in a device.

reemplazar un componente

substitution

The act of substituting something.

sustitución

substitute

Person who takes the place of another in their absence.

suplente

change

The process of replacing one thing with another.

cambio

Change of things or people in informal contexts.

I am going to replace my car with a bicycle to go to work.

Voy a reemplazar mi auto por una bicicleta para ir al trabajo.

Quick substitution in a group of friends.

The group got together again and someone had to replace Pedro.

El grupo se volvió a juntar y alguien tuvo que reemplazar a Pedro.