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    Reemplazo (en. Replacement)

    /re-em-'plazo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of replacing something.
    The replacement of the defective part was necessary for the device to work.
    El reemplazo de la pieza defectuosa fue necesario para que el aparato funcionara.
    Substitute for something or someone.
    We are looking for a replacement for the teacher who got sick.
    Buscamos un reemplazo para el profesor que se enfermó.
    Change of location or positioning of something.
    The replacement of the furniture took place during the move.
    El reemplazo de los muebles se realizó durante la mudanza.
    verb
    Replace an object or person with another.
    I am going to replace the burnt-out bulb.
    Voy a reemplazar la bombilla fundida.
    Change the location of something.
    I decided to replace the picture on the wall.
    Decidí reemplazar el cuadro en la pared.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'reemplazar', which comes from the prefix 're-' and 'emplazar', which in turn comes from the Latin 'implicare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Personnel replacement
    Substitution of employees in a job.
    reemplazo de personal
    In replacement of
    As a substitute for.
    en reemplazo de
    To make a replacement
    To make a change or substitution.
    hacer un reemplazo

    Related Words

    Replace
    To substitute something for something else.
    reemplazar
    Substitute
    Object or person that can take the place of another.
    sustituto
    Reposition
    To place again in a different position.
    reposicionar

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected change.
    The replacement in the lineup was a surprise to everyone.
    El reemplazo en la alineación fue una sorpresa para todos.
    Emergency options.
    There is always a replacement in case something goes wrong.
    Siempre hay un reemplazo en caso de que algo salga mal.