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reemplazar

re-ehm-plah-SAHR/reemplaˈsaɾ/

“reemplazar” means “to replace” in Spanish (substituting one thing or person for another).

to replace

Also: to substitute, to fill in for
VerbB1spelling change ar
A hand placing a fresh, whole apple onto a table where a core used to be, showing one being swapped for the other.
gerundreemplazando
past Participlereemplazado
infinitivereemplazar

📝 In Action

Tengo que reemplazar la bombilla de la cocina.

A2

I have to replace the kitchen light bulb.

Nadie puede reemplazar a una madre.

B1

Nobody can replace a mother.

El entrenador reemplazó al jugador lesionado.

B1

The coach replaced the injured player.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sustituir (to substitute)
  • cambiar (to change/exchange)
  • suplir (to make up for/fill in)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reemplazar una pieza – to replace a part
  • difícil de reemplazar – hard to replace
  • reemplazar por completo – to replace completely

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplazaran
yoreemplazara
túreemplazaras
vosotrosreemplazarais
nosotrosreemplazáramos
él/ella/ustedreemplazara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplacen
yoreemplace
túreemplaces
vosotrosreemplacéis
nosotrosreemplacemos
él/ella/ustedreemplace

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplazaron
yoreemplacé
túreemplazaste
vosotrosreemplazasteis
nosotrosreemplazamos
él/ella/ustedreemplazó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplazaban
yoreemplazaba
túreemplazabas
vosotrosreemplazabais
nosotrosreemplazábamos
él/ella/ustedreemplazaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesreemplazan
yoreemplazo
túreemplazas
vosotrosreemplazáis
nosotrosreemplazamos
él/ella/ustedreemplaza
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reemplazar" in Spanish:

to replace→to substitute→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reemplazar

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I replaced' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
reemplazo(replacement) — Noun
reemplazable(replaceable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
abrazaralcanzaradelantar
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish prefix 're-' (again/back) and the word 'emplazar' (to place or summon), which comes from 'en-' (in) and 'plaza' (place/square).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: remplacerEnglish: replace

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'reemplazar' and 'sustituir'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable. 'Reemplazar' is more common in everyday speech for objects, while 'sustituir' can feel slightly more formal or technical.

Is 'reemplazar' a regular verb?

Almost! It follows regular -ar patterns, but it has a small spelling change (z to c) in the 'yo' form of the past tense and in the special forms for wishes/commands (subjunctive).