Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
suplente
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈplente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)substitute
Example
¿Puedes ser mi suplente mañana?
Can you be my substitute tomorrow?
More examples
El titular está lesionado, así que habrá un suplente.
The starter is injured, so there will be a substitute.
Core concept
A person who temporarily takes another person's duties.
Common phrases
ser suplente
be a substitute
hacer de suplente
act as a substitute
suplente del equipo
team substitute
Similar words
sustituto: Person who temporarily carries out another person's job functions.
reemplazo: Person who fills a role for a short span until the regular person returns.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que actúa como reemplazo temporal de otra persona ausente o impedida.
Word origin
From Latin supplēre 'to fill', via Spanish suplir, with the suffix -ente forming an agent noun meaning one who fills in.
Usage tips
- The word uses the same form for masculine and feminine, so gender is shown by the article or an adjective (el suplente, la suplente).