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How do you say "replace" in Spanish?
reemplazar
In Spanish, "replace" is reemplazar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'reemplazar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to give the r a strong rolled trill. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Grammar notes
reemplazar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Necesito cambiar la lámpara rota.
I need to replace the broken lamp.
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How to remember reemplazar
Notice how 'reemplazar' feels in your mouth, then tie that physical feeling to I need to replace the broken lamp.
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Questions about reemplazar
How do you pronounce reemplazar?
Pronounce 'reemplazar' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to give the r a strong rolled trill. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Is reemplazar formal or casual?
reemplazar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is reemplazar used in Spanish?
reemplazar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Necesito cambiar la lámpara rota. (I need to replace the broken lamp.).
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