English–Spanish
“substitute” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈplente/
Example
¿Puedes ser mi suplente mañana?
Can you be my substitute tomorrow?
How to say “substitute” in Spanish
“Substitute” in Spanish is suplente.
A person who temporarily takes another person's duties.
Example sentences with suplente
El titular está lesionado, así que habrá un suplente.
The starter is injured, so there will be a substitute.
Tips for using suplente
- The word uses the same form for masculine and feminine, so gender is shown by the article or an adjective (el suplente, la suplente).
Other Spanish words for “substitute”
Él es el sustituto del profesor.
He is the substitute for the teacher.
¿Tienes un informe sustitutorio para hoy?
Do you have a substitute report for today?