English Meaning & Definitions
A person who acts as a substitute, alternate, or replacement for someone else, especially in an official, political, or professional capacity.
- “O senador eleito não pôde comparecer, então seu suplente assumiu o cargo.”
- “Ela foi convocada como suplente para a equipe de natação.”
Serving as a substitute or acting in a secondary, backup capacity.
- “O juiz suplente presidiu a sessão durante as férias do titular.”
- “Eles possuem um plano suplente caso o primeiro falhe.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “suplente”.
Derived from the Latin 'supplens', 'supplentis', the present participle of 'supplere' (to fill up, complete, or supply). It entered Portuguese via the Latin root, maintaining the sense of someone who 'fills in' or completes a role in the absence of the primary holder.
Think of a 'supply' teacher: they are the 'suplente' who fills in when the regular teacher is absent.
Frequently Asked Questions About “suplente”
1. What is the meaning of “suplente” in English?
In English, suplente (noun) is defined as: “A person who acts as a substitute, alternate, or replacement for someone else, especially in an official, political, or professional capacity.”.
2. How do you use “suplente” in a sentence?
“O senador eleito não pôde comparecer, então seu suplente assumiu o cargo.”
3. What are English synonyms of “suplente”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “suplente”?
Derived from the Latin 'supplens', 'supplentis', the present participle of 'supplere' (to fill up, complete, or supply). It entered Portuguese via the Latin root, maintaining the sense of someone who 'fills in' or completes a role in the absence of the primary holder.
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