What does "suplir" mean in English?

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Spanish

suplir

English

to replace

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Alternative translations of "suplir"

to supply
to make up for
to compensate for
to fill in

Examples of how to use "suplir" in Spanish

Spanish
Nadie podrá suplir su ausencia.
English
No one will be able to replace his absence.
Spanish
Ella suple la ausencia del profesor.
English
She fills in for the teacher.
Spanish
Ayer él suplió al compañero enfermo.
English
Yesterday he substituted for the sick colleague.
Spanish
De niño, yo suplía algunas necesidades.
English
As a child, I met some needs.
Spanish
Mañana suplirá la falta de recursos.
English
Tomorrow he will make up for the lack of resources.

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Nadie podrá suplir su ausencia.

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