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No. 14,011 in Spanish

suplir

"Suplir" means "to supply, provide, or replace."

In a sentence

  • La organización decidió suplir la falta de recursos mediante donaciones.

    The organization decided to supply the lack of resources through donations.

    In this sentence, 'suplir' is used to mean 'supply' or 'provide' to compensate for a deficiency.

  • El maestro tuvo que suplir la ausencia del profesor principal.

    The teacher had to substitute for the absence of the main professor.

    Here, 'suplir' refers to 'substitute' or 'cover for' someone's absence in their role.

  • Es importante suplir las necesidades de los más desfavorecidos.

    It is important to fulfill the needs of the most disadvantaged.

    In this example, 'suplir' is used to mean 'fulfill' or 'meet' needs or requirements.

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