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understudy in Spanish

understudy in Spanish is suplente, suplantar — understudy means a performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.

understudy in Spanish

suplente
noun
A performer who understudies; a standby for a study (9).
suplantar
verb
To act as an understudy (to someone).

What does "understudy" mean?

  1. noun A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
    "The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill."
  2. verb To learn a role thoroughly so as to be ready to replace the regular performer.
    "He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show."
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understudy in a sentence

  • The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill.
  • He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show.

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What is "understudy" in Spanish?

"understudy" in Spanish is suplente, suplantar. understudy means: A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.

How do you use "understudy" in a sentence?

Example: "The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill." In Spanish, "understudy" is suplente, suplantar.

Are there other ways to say "understudy" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "understudy": suplente, suplantar.

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