Meaning
replacement, stand-in
- A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute or stand-in.
- The act of replacing someone or something.
In a sentence
Dobbiamo trovare un rimpiazzo per il collega malato.
We need to find a replacement for our sick colleague.
Non voglio essere solo una soluzione di rimpiazzo.
I don't want to be just a stopgap solution.
Hanno già scelto il suo rimpiazzo per il nuovo progetto?
Have they already chosen their replacement for the new project?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rimpiazzo | masculine · singular |
| rimpiazzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in workplace or sports contexts to refer to a substitute or backup.
- Can have a slightly pejorative nuance ('a mere substitute') when referring to people.