/Sounds like 'soo-PLEN-teh'/
In football and sports in general, a player who doesn't start the game but is ready to come in at any moment. Being a 'suplente' is not a failure, it's waiting for the moment.
Example
"The 'suplente' came in at minute 60 and scored the winning goal."
"He's been a 'suplente' for three games and is already desperate."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'soo-PLEN-teh'/
In football and sports in general, a player who doesn't start the game but is ready to come in at any moment. Being a 'suplente' is not a failure, it's waiting for the moment.
Example
"The 'suplente' came in at minute 60 and scored the winning goal."
"He's been a 'suplente' for three games and is already desperate."
Regional synonyms: