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sostituire

English translation of sostituire

replace

The word 'sostituire' in Italian is used to express the concept of replacing something with something else. It can be used in various contexts, such as replacing a broken object, replacing a person in a position, or replacing an ingredient in a recipe. For example, 'Ho sostituito il vecchio telefono con uno nuovo' translates to 'I replaced the old phone with a new one'.


Example sentences using: sostituire

Vorrei sostituire l'olio nel mio motore.

English translation of Vorrei sostituire l'olio nel mio motore.

I would like to replace the oil in my engine.

This sentence is used when someone wants to change the oil in their engine. This could be in the context of car maintenance or any other engine-based device.

Devi sostituire la tua carta di credito se è scaduta.

English translation of Devi sostituire la tua carta di credito se è scaduta.

You need to replace your credit card if it has expired.

The person in the sentence needs to replace their credit card because it's expired. This is a common occurrence for individuals who use a credit card for their transactions.

Possiamo sostituire la farina bianca con farina integrale in questa ricetta?

English translation of Possiamo sostituire la farina bianca con farina integrale in questa ricetta?

Can we replace the white flour with whole wheat flour in this recipe?

This sentence is used in cooking context where someone is considering the substitution of one ingredient (white flour) with another (whole wheat flour) in the recipe.

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