Spanish phrase
¿Alguien puede sustituirme?
Meaning
Can someone cover for me?
When to use it
Asking others to take one's place. A polite request for a colleague or classmate to cover a shift or duty, tone depends on urgency.
Example dialogue
¿Alguien puede sustituirme?
Can someone cover for me?
Sí, yo puedo sustituirte esta vez.
Yes, I can cover for you this time.