replacement
[/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: replacements
substituição
1. The act of replacing something or someone with another thing or person
The replacement of old equipment with new machinery improved productivity.
A substituição de equipamentos antigos por maquinário novo melhorou a produtividade.
2. A person or thing that takes the place of another
The new player is a good replacement for the injured athlete.
O novo jogador é uma boa substituição para o atleta lesionado.
3. A spare part used to replace a broken or worn component
I need to buy a replacement battery for my laptop.
Preciso comprar uma bateria de substituição para meu laptop.
In Brazil, the word 'substituição' is widely used in both technical and everyday contexts. In the automotive and appliance industries, 'peça de reposição' is the standard term. Americans frequently use 'replacement' for warranty-related issues and spare parts, which is similarly common in Brazil for consumer products.
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