sustituir
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “substituir.”
sustituir(
soos
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tee
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tweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
Cuando hago pan, siempre sustituyo el azúcar por miel.I always substitute honey for sugar when baking bread.
b. to replace
Las máquinas no pueden sustituir a los humanos en esta tarea.Machines can't replace people for this task.
c. to stand in for (temporarily)
Esta semana estoy sustituyendo a Jack porque está enfermo.I'm standing in for Jack this week because he is sick.
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Conjugations
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