el
masculine
/sustiˈtuto/
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Translation
substitute, replacement
Word origin
From Latin substitutus, the past participle of substituere ('to put in place of'), from sub ('under') plus statuere ('to set up').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- substitutus
- English cognates
- substitute, constitute
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsustitutos
Examples
.
The teacher is ill and a substitute came.
lesionado.
They are looking for a replacement for the injured player.
sano.
Sugar has a healthier substitute.
.
There is no substitute for a good night's sleep.
gran .
The substitute played a great match.
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