Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
relevar
Pronunciation
IPA/releˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbreplace
Example
Voy a relevar al guardia.
I'm going to replace the guard.
More examples
¿Quién puede relevar a la guardia esta tarde?
Who can relieve the guard this afternoon?
Core concept
A relief guard taking over a post.
Common phrases
relevar a alguien
relieve someone
relevar la guardia
relieve the guard
relevar el turno
take over the shift
Similar words
reemplazar: Replaces a person or thing with a different one that occupies the same position.
sustituir: Performs another person's or thing's role as a substitute, taking their place.
liberar: Frees someone from a responsibility or duty, removing that burden or obligation.
asumir: Takes on a responsibility, role, or duty and becomes accountable for it.
Definition in Spanish
Sustituir a una persona en una tarea o liberarla de una obligación para que otra la reemplace.
Word origin
Derived from Latin relevare, from re- 'again' + levare 'to lift', the word conveys removing a burden and so taking over or excusing someone from responsibility.
Usage tips
- 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.