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    Sustituto (en. Substitute)

    /sus.tiˈtu.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An element that replaces another.
    The substitute for the original product was very well received.
    El sustituto del producto original fue muy bien recibido.
    A person who fills in for another in a job.
    The substitute teacher arrived in class on time.
    El sustituto del profesor llegó a la clase a tiempo.
    An alternative used instead of another.
    I decided to use a sugar substitute in my diet.
    Decidí usar un sustituto de azúcar en mi dieta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'substitutum', which means 'that which is put in place of something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Temporary substitute
    A person who occupies a position or place for a limited time.
    sustituto temporal
    To be a substitute
    To take the place of someone or something in a function or activity.
    ser un sustituto

    Related Words

    Substitution
    Action of substituting.
    sustitución
    Replacement
    A person who replaces another.
    suplente
    Alternative
    An option that replaces another.
    alternativa

    Slang Meanings

    Low-quality substitute.
    That product is a substitute, it doesn't last long.
    Ese producto es un sustituto, no dura nada.
    Unexpected or unwanted replacement.
    They brought me a substitute, I am not happy about that.
    Me trajeron un sustituto, no estoy contento con eso.