This is the 14010th most frequent Spanish word.
suplentes
Substitutes.
Here, 'suplentes' refers to substitute players in a sports context, waiting to participate in the game.
Los suplentes esperaban su turno en el torneo.
The substitutes were waiting for their turn in the tournament.
In this context, 'suplentes' means understudies, referring to actors who are prepared to take over roles if needed.
En la obra de teatro, los suplentes estudiaron todos los papeles.
In the play, the understudies studied all the roles.
Here, 'suplentes' signifies temporary replacements, hired to fill in for regular employees during their absence.