Meaning
substitute, replacement
- A person or thing that takes the place of another
In a sentence
Dobbiamo trovare un sostituto per la collega in maternità.
We need to find a replacement for our colleague on maternity leave.
Il professore è assente, quindi oggi ci sarà un sostituto.
The professor is absent, so there will be a substitute today.
Non esiste un vero sostituto per l'esperienza pratica.
There is no real substitute for practical experience.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sostituto | masculine · singular |
| sostituti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form for a person is 'sostituta'.