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    Repuesto (en. Replacement)

    /reˈpuesto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object intended to replace another.
    The mechanic bought a spare part to fix the car.
    El mecánico compró un repuesto para arreglar el coche.
    Restocking of something that has been consumed.
    The replenishment of supplies is necessary every month.
    El repuesto de los suministros es necesario cada mes.
    verb
    To replenish something that is missing or has been used.
    It is important to restock medications at the pharmacy.
    Es importante reponer los medicamentos en la farmacia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repositus', which means 'put back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Vehicle parts
    Parts of a car that are used to repair it.
    repuestos de un vehículo
    Emergency spare
    Additional supply kept for unforeseen situations.
    repuesto de emergencia
    To give a replacement
    To provide something that needs to be replaced.
    dar un repuesto

    Related Words

    Substitution
    The action of replacing something with another thing.
    sustitución
    Replacement
    The process of changing one thing for another.
    reemplazo
    Restocking
    The action of providing something again that has been consumed.
    reabastecimiento

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who acts as a substitute in a task.
    The new employee is a luxury replacement for the team.
    El nuevo empleado es un repuesto de lujo para el equipo.
    Colloquial use to refer to an additional resource that is on standby.
    I always have a backup in case something fails.
    Siempre tengo un repuesto en caso de que algo falle.