What does "sucedáneo" mean in English?

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Spanish

sucedáneo

English

substitute

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Alternative translations of "sucedáneo"

replacement
alternative
surrogate
stand-in

Examples of how to use "sucedáneo" in Spanish

Spanish
Usa un sucedáneo del azúcar.
English
He uses a sugar substitute.
Spanish
Ese queso es un sucedáneo barato.
English
That cheese is a cheap imitation.
Spanish
La mantequilla sucedánea no sabe igual.
English
The butter substitute doesn't taste the same.
Spanish
Lo uso como sucedáneo del azúcar.
English
I use it as a sugar substitute.
Spanish
Ofrecieron un sucedáneo por el original.
English
They offered a substitute for the original.

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Usa un sucedáneo del azúcar.

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