English–Spanish
“replace” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/releˈβaɾ/
Example
Voy a relevar al guardia.
I'm going to replace the guard.
How to say “replace” in Spanish
“Replace” in Spanish is relevar.
A relief guard taking over a post.
Example sentences with relevar
¿Quién puede relevar a la guardia esta tarde?
Who can relieve the guard this afternoon?
Tips for using relevar
- Often implies a temporary shift change or relief rather than a permanent replacement, so sustituir is clearer when the change is meant to be lasting.
Other Spanish words for “replace”
Tengo que remplazar la batería del mando.
I have to replace the battery in the remote control.
¿Puedes sustituir el azúcar por miel?
Can you replace the sugar with honey?
Tengo que reemplazar la batería del móvil.
I have to replace the battery in my phone.
El entrenador va a substituir al jugador lesionado.
The coach is going to replace the injured player.