Portuguese Word · Intermediate
substituir
to replace, substitute
Pronunciation: /su.bis.t͡ʃi.tuˈi(ʁ)/
Meaning
to replace, substitute
Example
Minha perna se machucou durante o jogo de futebol, então outro jogador me substituiu.
My leg was hurt during the soccer game, so another player replaced me.
Practice tips
- Practice substituir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.