Sustituta (en. Substitute)
/sus.tiˈtu.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who takes the place of another.
The assistant became the substitute for the director.
La asistente se convirtió en la sustituta del director.
An object that replaces another in a function.
He used a sugar substitute to sweeten the dessert.
Usó una sustituta del azúcar para endulzar el postre.
In sports contexts, a player who replaces another.
The coach chose the substitute for the next match.
El entrenador eligió a la sustituta para el próximo partido.
Etymology
From Latin 'substituta', which means 'that which has been placed underneath'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
temporary substitute
A person who assumes a role only for a limited time.
sustituta temporal
trusted substitute
A person in whom one has full trust to assume duties in someone's absence.
sustituta de confianza
play as a substitute
To participate in a game or match as a replacement for someone else.
jugar de sustituta
Related Words
substitution
The action of replacing one thing with another.
sustitución
to substitute
Replacing something with another thing.
sustituir
support
Support or backing that provides security.
sustento
Slang Meanings
Substitute in love.
She is just a substitute, not his true partner.
Ella es solo una sustituta, no su verdadera pareja.
Substitute of luck.
That charm is just a substitute for true good luck.
Ese amuleto es solo una sustituta de la verdadera buena suerte.