Intermediate

Supletorio

Definition

(adj) Used to supply or complete something

“Se usó material supletorio para terminar la tarea”

Supplementary material was used to finish the task.

“El repuesto supletorio llegó hoy.”
The extra replacement part arrived today.
“Ana imprimió tres páginas supletorias para Mateo.”
Ana printed three extra pages for Mateo.
“En la caja había una llave supletoria para abrir la puerta trasera.”
There was a spare key in the box for opening the back door.
“A las ocho, el juez pidió pruebas supletorias y siguió con la audiencia.”
At eight, the judge asked for additional evidence and kept the hearing going.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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