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No. 13,547 in Spanish

remplazar

To replace.

In a sentence

  • Voy a remplazar la lámpara vieja por una nueva.

    I am going to replace the old lamp with a new one.

    In this sentence, 'remplazar' is used to indicate substituting something with another due to preference or better utility.

  • Tenemos que remplazar las baterías del control remoto, ya no funcionan.

    We need to replace the batteries in the remote control; they no longer work.

    Here, 'remplazar' refers to changing components because they are no longer operational.

  • El profesor decidió remplazar la clase de hoy con una actividad en el patio.

    The teacher decided to replace today's class with an activity in the courtyard.

    In this usage, 'remplazar' means to substitute one event or plan with another for variety or appropriateness.

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